Panasonic EZ1002 vs Panasonic MZ2000

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EZ1002 compared with MZ2000
PanasonicEZ1002PanasonicMZ2000
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017August 2023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic calls this the Master HDR OLED with an Absolute Black filter. HDTVTest measured 120 Hz on its 65-inch review sample; Panasonic did not publish a native refresh rate for both sizes.Panasonic calls the 55- and 65-inch panels Master OLED Ultimate with Micro Lens Array and a multi-layer heat sink. Its 77-inch UK page calls that larger, different panel Master OLED Pro Cinema Size without Micro Lens Array.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and HLG Photo; Filmmaker Mode adjusts white balance for ambient light.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 1,426 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker Mode on the 55-inch MLA set; this is not a 77-inch figure.
Colour range–AVForums measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch MLA sample; TechRadar measured 99.45% on a separate 55-inch sample.
Picture processingMaster HDR OLED and Studio Colour HCX² processor; Panasonic also lists THX 4K and Ultra HD Premium certification.HCX Pro AI Processor, Streaming 4K Remaster, Filmmaker Mode and Auto AI; Micro Lens Array applies only to the 55- and 65-inch versions.
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode, True Game, True Cinema and Panasonic Professional modes, including calibration controls.
Motion handling–Up to 120 Hz native refresh and 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2. AVForums found clean 24 fps cadence with interpolation off on the reviewed 55-inch model.
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. HDTVTest found only HDMI 1 and 2 handle full-bandwidth 4K at 50 or 60 Hz. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also present.Four HDMI inputs. Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 carries eARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates.
Input lagHDTVTest measured 26 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch sample.AVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample. TechRadar measured 15.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz on a separate 55-inch sample; test settings differed.
Game features–True Game picture mode, Game Control Board, VRR and ALLM. Dolby Vision gaming is limited to 4K 60 Hz according to the independent AVForums test.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorStudio Colour HCX²HCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers80 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailDetachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade Speaker, specified by Panasonic at 80 W total (20 W × 4).Panasonic UK manuals specify 150 W for 55 inches (70 W front array + 15 W × 2 side + 15 W × 2 upward + 20 W woofer), 160 W for 65 inches (80 W front array with the same remaining outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same remaining outputs).
Audio features–Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with Dolby Atmos, front array, side- and upward-firing speakers, room calibration and directional Sound Focus; 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.
Voice assistants–Voice-control microphone in the supplied Bluetooth remote; service availability depends on region and firmware.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 2.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.Panasonic my Home Screen 8.0 includes streaming apps and local media features; app availability changes over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only, W × H × D: 65-inch 1452 × 837 × 42 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 998 × 52 mm. With pedestal and speaker: 65-inch 1452 × 918 × 330 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 1091 × 373 mm.With recommended pedestal, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 30.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 kg.
StandSupplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm.Supplied central swivel pedestal.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 180 W for 65 inches and 245 W for 77 inches.Panasonic's 65-inch UK product sheet lists 112 W SDR, 171 W HDR and 0.5 W standby; the other sizes are not represented by those figures.
Energy classHistorical Panasonic UK product fiche rates both sizes B.The 65-inch UK product information sheet gives G for SDR and HDR under the current energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.
In the boxStandard and touchpad remote controls, pedestal and Dynamic Blade Speaker. The 65-inch UK model reached retailers in June 2017; the 77-inch model followed later that year.Panasonic's UK instructions list the remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. TechRadar dates UK release to August 2023; the maker's January announcement does not establish the first on-sale day.

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