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Panasonic GZ2000 vs Panasonic MZ980

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PanasonicGZ2000PanasonicMZ980
Overview
ReleasedAugust 20192023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic's Professional Edition OLED panel has custom power and cooling hardware. The maker does not publish a native refresh figure in its UK manual.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 formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HLG Photo and Netflix Calibrated Mode.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's HCX PRO Intelligent Processor provides HDR tone mapping and colour controls; the Professional Edition OLED panel is custom engineered for increased brightness and heat dissipation.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modesProfessional 1 and 2, True Cinema, Normal, Dynamic and Sports modes are described in independent tests; Netflix Calibrated Mode is supported.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
Motion handlingAVForums found good 24 fps cadence without motion interpolation and only rare 50 Hz micro-stutter on its 55-inch sample.–
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 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. Panasonic's UK manual does not list full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input or eARC.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 lagAVForums measured 21.5 ms in SDR and HDR Game mode on its 55-inch test set.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
ProcessorHCX PRO Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers140 W, 3.0.2 channels30 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 140 W total: two 40 W upward-firing speakers and three 20 W front-firing drivers, tuned by Technics.Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos playback; 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Castingmy Home Screen 4.0 provides network media and streaming apps; availability varies by service and date.my Home Screen 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; 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 port and two USB 2.0 ports, including media and drive recording features.Three ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.One wired network port.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1225 × 761 × 78 mm, 26.5 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 885 × 78 mm, 33.5 kg. With stand: 55-inch 1225 × 783 × 310 mm, 33 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 907 × 310 mm, 40 kg.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; rear sound enclosure makes flush wall mounting difficult.Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
Power usePanasonic product sheet on-mode average: 130 W for 55 inches and 162 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode.–
Energy classB for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product sheet.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes the pedestal, remote control, batteries, mains lead and instructions. HDTVTest reported the GZ2000 had gone on sale in the UK by 14 August 2019; an exact manufacturer first-sale day was not found.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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