Panasonic FZ802 vs Panasonic GZ2000

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FZ802 compared with GZ2000
PanasonicFZ802PanasonicGZ2000
Overview
ReleasedMay 2018August 2019
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.Panasonic's Professional Edition OLED panel has custom power and cooling hardware. The maker does not publish a native refresh figure in its UK manual.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HLG Photo and Netflix Calibrated Mode.
Picture processingPanasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.Panasonic's HCX PRO Intelligent Processor provides HDR tone mapping and colour controls; the Professional Edition OLED panel is custom engineered for increased brightness and heat dissipation.
Picture modes–Professional 1 and 2, True Cinema, Normal, Dynamic and Sports modes are described in independent tests; Netflix Calibrated Mode is supported.
Motion handling–AVForums found good 24 fps cadence without motion interpolation and only rare 50 Hz micro-stutter on its 55-inch sample.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. AVForums reports two full-bandwidth 4K inputs. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also provided.Four 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. Panasonic's UK manual does not list full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input or eARC.
Input lag–AVForums measured 21.5 ms in SDR and HDR Game mode on its 55-inch test set.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCXHCX PRO Intelligent Processor
Speakers40 W140 W, 3.0.2 channels (better)
Dolby Atmos–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 4.2
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 40 W total (10 W × 4); this model has built-in speakers without the FZ952's external soundbar.Panasonic specifies 140 W total: two 40 W upward-firing speakers and three 20 W front-firing drivers, tuned by Technics.
Audio features–Dolby Atmos playback; 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.my Home Screen 4.0 provides network media and streaming apps; availability varies by service and date.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD 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 port and two USB 2.0 ports, including media and drive recording features.
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: 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm.TV only: 55-inch 1225 × 761 × 78 mm, 26.5 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 885 × 78 mm, 33.5 kg. With stand: 55-inch 1225 × 783 × 310 mm, 33 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 907 × 310 mm, 40 kg.
StandSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.Supplied central metal pedestal; rear sound enclosure makes flush wall mounting difficult.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 119 W for 55 inches and 158 W for 65 inches.Panasonic product sheet on-mode average: 130 W for 55 inches and 162 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode.
Energy classHistorical Panasonic UK product fiche rates 55 inches B and 65 inches A.B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product sheet.
In the boxSupplied pedestal, remote control and operating instructions. UK retail listings placed the 55-inch model on sale in May 2018.Panasonic's UK manual describes the pedestal, remote control, batteries, mains lead and instructions. HDTVTest reported the GZ2000 had gone on sale in the UK by 14 August 2019; an exact manufacturer first-sale day was not found.

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