Panasonic HZ1000 vs Panasonic JZ1000
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| PanasonicHZ1000 | PanasonicJZ1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2020 | June 2021 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Panasonic calls this its Master OLED panel; it does not publish the native refresh rate in the UK manual. | Panasonic calls this its Master HDR OLED panel. The UK manual lists 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Photo, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode. | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode. |
| Colour range | – | Les Numériques measured 94% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch test set. |
| Picture processing | HCX Pro Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's Smooth Motion Drive Pro and ambient-light adaptation in Filmmaker Mode. | HCX Pro AI Processor includes an automatic picture mode selected by content type. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision IQ and Netflix Calibrated Mode. | Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode. |
| Motion handling | Both independent tests praised motion handling; What Hi-Fi found only small artefacts with its preferred low interpolation setting. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 48, 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports eARC and ARC. Panasonic's UK manual does not list a full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz input. | HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz with HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also supports eARC and ARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 are 4K inputs without high-frame-rate support. |
| Input lag | TechRadar measured 21.7 ms at 1080p 60 Hz in Game mode on its 65-inch sample. | Les Numériques measured 14.5 ms on its 55-inch test set. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | my Home Screen |
| Processor | HCX Pro Intelligent Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| Speakers | 30 W | 30 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W. | Panasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W. |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer. | Dolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer. |
| Casting | my Home Screen 5.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. | my Home Screen 6.0 offers network media, voice-assistant compatibility and streaming apps; availability varies over time. |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. Freeview Play is supported. | UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs and Freeview Play. |
| USB | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. |
| Optical audio out | Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output. | Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV only: 55-inch 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 772 × 350 mm, 26 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 896 × 350 mm, 32 kg. | TV only: 48-inch 1069 × 622 × 67 mm, 16 kg; 55-inch 1227 × 711 × 69 mm, 14.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 835 × 69 mm, 17 kg. With stand: 48-inch 1069 × 660 or 690 × 270 mm, 17.5 kg; 55-inch 1227 × 771 × 348 mm, 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 895 × 348 mm, 22 kg. |
| Stand | Supplied central swivel pedestal; 55-inch wall mount holes are 400 × 300 mm and 65-inch holes 400 × 400 mm. | The 48-inch model has adjustable feet with inner and outer height positions; 55- and 65-inch models have a central swivel pedestal. |
| In the box | Panasonic's UK manual describes a remote control, batteries, pedestal, mains lead and instructions. It was on sale by August 2020, but an exact maker first-sale month was not found. | Panasonic's UK manual describes the remote control, batteries, mains lead, pedestal and instructions. UK range reporting states first availability in June 2021; Panasonic did not publish an exact first-sale day. |
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