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Panasonic FZ952 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicFZ952PanasonicZ80A
Overview
Released20182024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED panel with Panasonic's Absolute Black filter; the maker does not publish a native refresh rate in the UK manual.–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processingHCX processing with dynamic 3D look-up tables, Dynamic Scene Optimiser and calibration controls.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesTHX 4K and ISF-certified Professional calibration modes.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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.HDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible; HDMI2 also supports eARC. HDMI3 is a 4K 60 Hz input. ALLM works on all three.
Input lagAVForums measured 22 ms in SDR and HDR Game modes on the 65-inch model.–
Game features4K HDR Game mode.Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCXHCX Processor
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Speakers80 W–
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailDetachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade speaker with eight active drivers and four passive radiators; Panasonic specifies 80 W total output (20 W × 4).The UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 48-inch and two 12 W speakers for 55- and 65-inch models. Panasonic’s UK announcement also describes a built-in subwoofer, without giving its UK output.
Audio features–Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistants–Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and streaming apps; service availability can change.–
TV tunersTwin UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, plus PAL I analogue reception.Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 inputs, USB hard-drive recording and an SD card slot.Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet input.RJ45 network input.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical digital 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.UK manual, without stand (W × H × D): 48-inch 1070 × 614 × 47 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 701 × 47 mm; 65-inch 1444 × 824 × 47 mm. With stand: 48-inch 1070 × 664 × 237 mm, 17.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 751 × 237 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1444 × 886 × 359 mm. The UK manual and product page disagree on the 65-inch weight.
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).Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
In the boxPedestal, Dynamic Blade speaker, standard and Bluetooth touchpad remotes, and operating instructions.UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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