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Panasonic FZ802 vs Panasonic MZ980

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PanasonicFZ802PanasonicMZ980
Overview
ReleasedMay 20182023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.Panasonic lists a 4K OLED panel with signals up to 120 Hz; AVForums identified an OLED.EX panel without the heatsink used higher in the range.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light sensing.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 696 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window and 127 cd/m² full-screen in Filmmaker Mode on its 55-inch sample.
Colour range–AVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.
Picture processingPanasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″42, 48, 55″
Largest size65″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
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.HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz with HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 also supports eARC. All four HDMI inputs support automatic low-latency mode.
Input lag–AVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCXHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers40 W30 W
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 40 W total (10 W × 4); this model has built-in speakers without the FZ952's external soundbar.Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio features–Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.my Home Screen 8.0 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-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.Three ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.One wired network 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: 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.Panasonic lists the 55-inch TV alone at 1227 × 711 × 69 mm and 14.5 kg; with its pedestal it is 1227 × 765 × 303 mm and 18.5 kg.
StandSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 119 W for 55 inches and 158 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 lists a TV remote. It announced the UK series on 13 June 2023; a maker first-sale month was not established.

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