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Panasonic CZ952 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicCZ952PanasonicZ80A
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20152024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailGently curved 65-inch OLED panel with passive 3D.–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasMarketed as HDR-ready at launch; contemporary reviews said an update was required for HDR10 input, but its release date is unverified.Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processingPanasonic's Absolute Black gradation drive, Studio Master Colour and 4K Studio Master Processor; THX 4K and ISF calibration support.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesIncludes THX Cinema, True Cinema and Professional presets.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Sizes
Sizes65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2 has ARC. Contemporary reviews said HDR10 input support required a firmware update.HDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible; HDMI2 also supports eARC. HDMI3 is a 4K 60 Hz input. ALLM works on all three.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Input lagHDTVTest measured a minimum 74 ms, including Game mode.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformPanasonic Smart TV (legacy)Fire TV
Processor4K Studio Master ProcessorHCX Processor
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Speakers2.1 channels–
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Speaker detailIntegrated stereo speakers and subwoofer. AVForums lists 60 W total, while a later Panasonic comparison with the EZ1000 lists 40 W for the CZ950; rated power is omitted here.The UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 48-inch and two 12 W speakers for 55- and 65-inch models. Panasonic’s UK announcement also describes a built-in subwoofer, without giving its UK output.
Audio features–Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistants–Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
CastingBuilt-in smart apps included Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTube and BBC iPlayer at launch; the older Panasonic smart interface lacks Firefox-based my Home Screen 2.0 and Freeview Play.–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, including UK Freesat.Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBThree inputs, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB hard-drive recording.Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
EthernetWired LAN input.RJ45 network input.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; 3.5 mm headphone connection.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWith stand: 1448 × 913 × 311 mm and 32 kg. Without stand: 1448 × 847 × 113 mm (AVForums).UK manual, without stand (W × H × D): 48-inch 1070 × 614 × 47 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 701 × 47 mm; 65-inch 1444 × 824 × 47 mm. With stand: 48-inch 1070 × 664 × 237 mm, 17.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 751 × 237 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1444 × 886 × 359 mm. The UK manual and product page disagree on the 65-inch weight.
StandCurved metal pedestal; Alcantara rear cover; 400 × 400 mm VESA wall mounting holes (AVForums).Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
Power usePanasonic's UK product fiche lists 214 W average on-mode and 0.30 W standby.–
Energy classB under the historical EU television energy scale.–
In the boxStandard and touchpad remotes and two pairs of passive 3D glasses.UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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