Panasonic EZ1002 vs Panasonic Z95A

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EZ1002 compared with Z95A
PanasonicEZ1002PanasonicZ95A
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017September 2024
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'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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Picture processingMaster HDR OLED and Studio Colour HCX² processor; Panasonic also lists THX 4K and Ultra HD Premium certification.Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
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.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 lagHDTVTest measured 26 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch sample.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 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 platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorStudio Colour HCX²HCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers80 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n–
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailDetachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade Speaker, specified by Panasonic at 80 W total (20 W × 4).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–Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 2.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming 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-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical digital 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 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.
StandSupplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm.Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 180 W for 65 inches and 245 W for 77 inches.Panasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR.
Energy classHistorical Panasonic UK product fiche rates both sizes B.Both UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets.
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.TV remote control and pedestal. Panasonic's UK launch promotion included both sizes in September 2024; an exact first-sale day is not established.

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