Panasonic EZ1002 vs Panasonic Z95A
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| PanasonicEZ1002 | PanasonicZ95A | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2017 | September 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Panasonic 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | – | 144 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported. |
| Picture processing | Master 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 | ||
| Sizes | 65, 77″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 77″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | – | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four 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 lag | HDTVTest 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 platform | my Home Screen | Fire TV |
| Processor | Studio Colour HCX² | HCX Pro AI Processor MK II |
| Speakers | 80 W | 5.1.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 | – |
| Speaker detail | Detachable 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. |
| Casting | Panasonic 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 tuners | UK 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. |
| USB | One 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. |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Ethernet port. | 10/100 Ethernet port. |
| Optical audio out | Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | Optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV 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. |
| Stand | Supplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm. | Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes. |
| Power use | Panasonic 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 class | Historical 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 box | Standard 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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