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Panasonic FZ952 vs Panasonic MZ2000

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PanasonicFZ952PanasonicMZ2000
Overview
Released2018August 2023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED panel with Panasonic's Absolute Black filter; the maker does not publish a native refresh rate in the UK manual.Panasonic calls the 55- and 65-inch panels Master OLED Ultimate with Micro Lens Array and a multi-layer heat sink. Its 77-inch UK page calls that larger, different panel Master OLED Pro Cinema Size without Micro Lens Array.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and HLG Photo; Filmmaker Mode adjusts white balance for ambient light.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 1,426 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker Mode on the 55-inch MLA set; this is not a 77-inch figure.
Colour range–AVForums measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch MLA sample; TechRadar measured 99.45% on a separate 55-inch sample.
Picture processingHCX processing with dynamic 3D look-up tables, Dynamic Scene Optimiser and calibration controls.HCX Pro AI Processor, Streaming 4K Remaster, Filmmaker Mode and Auto AI; Micro Lens Array applies only to the 55- and 65-inch versions.
Picture modesTHX 4K and ISF-certified Professional calibration modes.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, True Cinema and Panasonic Professional modes, including calibration controls.
Motion handling–Up to 120 Hz native refresh and 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2. AVForums found clean 24 fps cadence with interpolation off on the reviewed 55-inch model.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″
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, with Audio Return Channel on HDMI 2. AVForums found only the two side-facing inputs accept full-bandwidth 4K at 50 or 60 Hz.Four HDMI inputs. Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 carries eARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates.
Input lagAVForums measured 22 ms in SDR and HDR Game modes on the 65-inch model.AVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample. TechRadar measured 15.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz on a separate 55-inch sample; test settings differed.
Game features4K HDR Game mode.True Game picture mode, Game Control Board, VRR and ALLM. Dolby Vision gaming is limited to 4K 60 Hz according to the independent AVForums test.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCXHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers80 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–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 5.0
Speaker detailDetachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade speaker with eight active drivers and four passive radiators; Panasonic specifies 80 W total output (20 W × 4).Panasonic UK manuals specify 150 W for 55 inches (70 W front array + 15 W × 2 side + 15 W × 2 upward + 20 W woofer), 160 W for 65 inches (80 W front array with the same remaining outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same remaining outputs).
Audio features–Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with Dolby Atmos, front array, side- and upward-firing speakers, room calibration and directional Sound Focus; 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.
Voice assistants–Voice-control microphone in the supplied Bluetooth remote; service availability depends on region and firmware.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and streaming apps; service availability can change.Panasonic my Home Screen 8.0 includes streaming apps and local media features; app availability changes over time.
TV tunersTwin UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, plus PAL I analogue reception.UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 inputs, USB hard-drive recording and an SD card slot.One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet input.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
SizePanasonic UK manual, TV only (W × H × D): 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm. With pedestal and speaker: 55-inch 1228 × 785 × 330 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 909 × 330 mm.With recommended pedestal, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 30.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 kg.
StandSupplied central pedestal and detachable Dynamic Blade speaker; 55-inch 400 × 300 mm and 65-inch 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes (Panasonic UK dimension sheets).Supplied central swivel pedestal.
Power use–Panasonic's 65-inch UK product sheet lists 112 W SDR, 171 W HDR and 0.5 W standby; the other sizes are not represented by those figures.
Energy class–The 65-inch UK product information sheet gives G for SDR and HDR under the current energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.
In the boxPedestal, Dynamic Blade speaker, standard and Bluetooth touchpad remotes, and operating instructions.Panasonic's UK instructions list the remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. TechRadar dates UK release to August 2023; the maker's January announcement does not establish the first on-sale day.

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