Panasonic FZ802 vs Panasonic Z85A

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FZ802 compared with Z85A
PanasonicFZ802PanasonicZ85A
Overview
ReleasedMay 20182024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.Standard OLED panel; Panasonic does not call the Z85A panel Master OLED Pro.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail and HDR10+ Adaptive.
Picture processingPanasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing; Auto AI picture and sound processing.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″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. AVForums reports two full-bandwidth 4K inputs. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also provided.Two of four HDMI inputs support 4K at 120 Hz and variable refresh rate; one also supports eARC.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme, True Game Mode and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCXHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Speakers40 W–
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n–
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 40 W total (10 W × 4); this model has built-in speakers without the FZ952's external soundbar.Theater Surround Pro with Dolby Atmos.
Voice assistants–Alexa via the remote control.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.–
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.Panasonic Penta Tuner supports terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV and TV>IP reception; UK channel availability varies.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.–
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.–
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
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.–
StandSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.–
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.–

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