Panasonic HZ1000 vs Panasonic JZ1000

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HZ1000 compared with JZ1000
PanasonicHZ1000PanasonicJZ1000
Overview
Released2020June 2021
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic 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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby 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 processingHCX 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 modesFilmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision IQ and Netflix Calibrated Mode.Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode.
Motion handlingBoth independent tests praised motion handling; What Hi-Fi found only small artefacts with its preferred low interpolation setting.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour 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 lagTechRadar 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 platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCX Pro Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers30 W30 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Panasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio featuresDolby 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.
Castingmy 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 tunersUK 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.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV 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.
StandSupplied 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 boxPanasonic'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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