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Panasonic FZ802 vs Panasonic GZ950

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PanasonicFZ802PanasonicGZ950
Overview
ReleasedMay 2018July 2019
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.–
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.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 671 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 55-inch test set.
Colour range–AVForums measured 96% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch test set.
Picture processingPanasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.HCX PRO Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's Professional picture modes and THX-certified modes.
Picture modes–Netflix Calibrated Mode and Professional picture modes are available.
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
Auto low latency mode–Yes
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. Automatic low-latency mode is available, but there is no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 input, VRR or eARC.
Input lag–AVForums measured 22 ms in Game mode on its 55-inch test set.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCXHCX PRO Intelligent Processor
Speakers40 W50 W
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 50 W total from two 10 W and two 15 W speakers.
Audio features–Dolby Atmos playback; the 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 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies 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 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. What Hi-Fi reported the satellite tuner is not Freesat-enabled.
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: 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 1228 × 713 × 62 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm, 28 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm, 33.5 kg.
StandSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.Supplied low, central pedestal.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 119 W for 55 inches and 158 W for 65 inches.Panasonic product information sheet on-mode average: 117 W for 55 inches and 146 W for 65 inches.
Energy classHistorical Panasonic UK product fiche rates 55 inches B and 65 inches A.–
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. The series was reported on sale in the UK by 7 July 2019; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found.

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