Panasonic CZ952 vs Panasonic Z95A

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CZ952 compared with Z95A

	PanasonicCZ952	PanasonicZ95A
Overview
Released
Released	October 2015	September 2024
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Gently curved 65-inch OLED panel with passive 3D.	Panasonic's Master OLED Ultimate uses Micro Lens Array technology and a heat-management system. The EPREL sheet lists 100 Hz as the default refresh; Panasonic specifies up to 144 Hz with a compatible gaming signal.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	144 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Marketed as HDR-ready at launch; contemporary reviews said an update was required for HDR10 input, but its release date is unverified.	Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Picture processing
Picture processing	Panasonic's Absolute Black gradation drive, Studio Master Colour and 4K Studio Master Processor; THX 4K and ISF calibration support.	Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Includes THX Cinema, True Cinema and Professional presets.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	65″	55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	65″	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	–	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2 has ARC. Contemporary reviews said HDR10 input support required a firmware update.	HDMI 1 and 2 accept 4K at 144 Hz with VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible; HDMI 2 also supports eARC/ARC. HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K without the high-frame-rate features.
Input lag
Input lag	HDTVTest measured a minimum 74 ms, including Game mode.	AVForums measured 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model.
Game features
Game features	–	Game Mode Extreme, Game Control Board, 4K 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming at up to 4K 120 Hz.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Panasonic Smart TV (legacy)	Fire TV
Processor
Processor	4K Studio Master Processor	HCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers
Speakers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	–	Yes
eARC
eARC	–	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Integrated 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.	Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro: Panasonic specifies 150 W for 55 inches and 160 W for 65 inches, including front, side and upward drivers plus a woofer.
Audio features
Audio features	–	Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output.
Casting
Casting	Built-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.	Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming app availability changes over time.
TV tuners
TV tuners	Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, including UK Freesat.	UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.
USB
USB	Three inputs, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB hard-drive recording.	Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording.
Ethernet
Ethernet	Wired LAN input.	10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output; 3.5 mm headphone connection.	Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	With stand: 1448 × 913 × 311 mm and 32 kg. Without stand: 1448 × 847 × 113 mm (AVForums).	With pedestal, W × H × D: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm. TV only: 55-inch 1227 × 765 × 69 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 889 × 69 mm.
Stand
Stand	Curved metal pedestal; Alcantara rear cover; 400 × 400 mm VESA wall mounting holes (AVForums).	Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes.
Power use
Power use	Panasonic's UK product fiche lists 214 W average on-mode and 0.30 W standby.	Panasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR.
Energy class
Energy class	B under the historical EU television energy scale.	Both UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets.
In the box
In the box	Standard and touchpad remotes and two pairs of passive 3D glasses.	TV remote control and pedestal. Panasonic's UK launch promotion included both sizes in September 2024; an exact first-sale day is not established.