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Panasonic GZ950 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicGZ950PanasonicZ80A
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20192024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HLG Photo and Netflix Calibrated Mode.Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 671 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 55-inch test set.–
Colour rangeAVForums measured 96% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch test set.–
Picture processingHCX PRO Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's Professional picture modes and THX-certified modes.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesNetflix Calibrated Mode and Professional picture modes are available.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 modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. Automatic low-latency mode is available, but there is no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 input, VRR or eARC.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.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Input lagAVForums measured 22 ms in Game mode on its 55-inch test set.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX PRO Intelligent ProcessorHCX Processor
Speakers50 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 50 W total from two 10 W and two 15 W speakers.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 featuresDolby Atmos playback; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistants–Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
Castingmy Home Screen 4.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.–
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. What Hi-Fi reported the satellite tuner is not Freesat-enabled.Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 network input.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm, 28 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm, 33.5 kg.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 low, central pedestal.Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
Power usePanasonic product information sheet on-mode average: 117 W for 55 inches and 146 W for 65 inches.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes the pedestal, remote control, batteries, mains lead and instructions. The series was reported on sale in the UK by 7 July 2019; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found.UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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