Panny RP 62 VS RP 82? (1 Viewer)

[Tom.S]

Hi all,
Could someone compare and contrast these two players? What are the primary differences and where (audio/video)? How would you rate the players on a scale from 1 - 10. I am trying to choose between these two. Thanks for all help.

 

[Eric Stuckey]

General Panasonic DVD-RP62K Black Panasonic DVD-RP82S Silver
Built-in Decoder No Yes
DTS-Capable Yes Yes
CD-R Capable Yes Yes
CD-R/W Capable Yes Yes
MP3 Playback Yes Yes
SACD Playback No No
DVD-Audio Playback No Yes
Multibrand Remote No No
Display Color Blue Blue
Bookmarking No Yes
Virtual Surround Yes Yes
Zoom Yes Yes
Bass Management No Yes
Parts Warranty 1 Year 1 year
Labor Warranty 90 Days 90 days
Outputs Panasonic DVD-RP62K Black Panasonic DVD-RP82S Silver
Digital Optical Output 1 1
Digital Coaxial Output None 1
Composite Video Outputs 1 1
S-Video Outputs 1 1
Component Video Outputs 1 1
Progressive Scan Output Yes Yes
Specifications Panasonic DVD-RP62K Black Panasonic DVD-RP82S Silver
CD Frequency Response 4-20kHz 4-20kHz
CD THD 0.0025% 0.0025%
CD S/N Ratio 115dB 115dB
CD Dynamic Range 98dB 98dB
DVD Video Frequency Response 4-44kHz 4-22kHz
DVD Video THD 0.0025% N/A
DVD Video S/N Ratio 115dB N/A
DVD Video Dynamic Range 102dB 102dB
DVD Audio Frequency Response Not Compatible 4-88kHz
DVD Audio THD --- N/A
DVD Audio S/N Ratio --- N/A
DVD Audio Dynamic Range --- 102dB
SACD Audio Frequency Response Not Compatible Not Compatible
SACD Audio THD --- ---
SACD Audio S/N Ratio --- ---
SACD Audio Dynamic Range --- ---

 

[KeithH]

Well, I think that about covers it.

 

[MikeSRC]

Zoom Yes Yes
Bass Management No Yes

Actually, neither has a "Zoom" feature, and the RP-82's bass management is for it's analog DD and DTS outputs, but not DVD-A. The RP-82 also uses the better MPEG decoder found in the RP-91, the RP-62 uses a lower grade one.
Picture quality, in most cases however, is very similar.

 

[Tom.S]

From a video standpoint it sounds that they are equal. Is that a safe assumption?

 

[Craig W]

The RP62 may still have the flicker bug that mared an otherwise good RP56 player.

If it were me I would spend the extra $50-70 to get the RP82 or CP72(changer version of the RP82).

 

[SeanWillis]

Both players have a zoom feature but only when set up for a 4:3 television. And no, zoom does not mean scaling. The picture from the 82 is slightly better because of a higher end MPEG decoder.

Cheers,

Sean

 

[Kevin. W]

Would it be worth selling a RP62(free) to use towards a RP82? I got the 62 when I purchased my Panny 47WX52, but I've heard so many good things about the 82.

Kevin

 

[Gary Grundy]

I can't find the Panasonic 82 in Black. All the salesmaen say it only comes in silver. Is this true?
I tried ProShow Gold which is a new release to burn an SVCD. It came out fine except the pictures jittered. Is this a combination of my JVCAV-36P902 TV and the Panasonic player or is this a bug in the new software?

Any ideas?

Regards
Gary

 

[SeanWillis]

The 82 only comes in silver, no black. Debating on whether or not to keep the 62 is not a decision someone else can make for you. My advice would be to purchase the 82 from a store that has a good return/refund policy and compare the two players on your television. If the 82's picture is that much better in your eyes to the 62 then keep it. If not, you can always return the 82 and you've lost nothing.

Cheers,

Sean