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Panasonic HZ2000 vs Panasonic Z90A

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PanasonicHZ2000PanasonicZ90A
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20202024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailMaster HDR OLED Professional Edition panel with Panasonic's custom power and heat management.Master OLED Pro Cinema on 55- and 65-inch sets; standard OLED on 42- and 48-inch sets.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail and HDR10+ Adaptive.
Picture processingHCX Pro Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's custom OLED panel; Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light adjustment and Netflix Calibrated Mode.Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing; Auto AI picture and sound processing.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Cinema, Cinema, Normal and Dynamic; Dolby Vision IQ for supported sources.–
Motion handlingPanasonic's 2020 brochure lists Superb OLED Motion Drive. TechRadar found film motion best with interpolation off; a native refresh figure is not published in the checked UK manual.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″42, 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+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs accept 4K up to 60 Hz. HDMI2 carries eARC and ARC; the brochure describes this as HDMI 2.1 eARC, but no input accepts full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz.Four HDMI inputs; inputs 1 and 2 support 4K high-frame-rate gaming. One high-bandwidth port also supports eARC.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme, True Game Mode, Game Control Board and Dolby Vision gaming.
Input lagAVForums measured 21.7 ms at 4K 60 Hz in Game mode on its 55-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers140 W, 3.0.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2–
Speaker detail140 W total: two 40 W upward-firing drivers and three 20 W front speakers, according to Panasonic’s UK manual.Dynamic Theater Surround Pro with front-facing speakers and Dolby Atmos; speaker layout and output differ by screen size.
Audio featuresTechnics-tuned 360 Soundscape with Dolby Atmos and Space Tune room adjustment; 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.–
Voice assistantsWorks with compatible Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices, subject to region and service availability.Alexa through the remote or the TV's far-field microphones.
Castingmy Home Screen 5.0 offers streaming apps and network media; Disney+ was added to compatible Panasonic 4K TVs in September 2021.Apple AirPlay and Apple Home support.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.Panasonic Penta Tuner supports terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV and TV>IP reception; UK channel availability varies.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.–
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.–
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.–
Design and power
Size55-inch TV only: 1225 × 761 × 78 mm, 26.5 kg; with stand: 1225 × 783 × 310 mm, 33 kg. 65-inch TV only: 1446 × 885 × 78 mm, 33.5 kg; with stand: 1446 × 907 × 310 mm, 40 kg.–
StandCentral pedestal supplied; the rear cabinet houses upward-firing speakers.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual lists a pedestal, remote, batteries, mains lead and instructions. FlatpanelsHD reported the series available in Europe by 31 July 2020; no manufacturer first-sale day was found. The photo shows Panasonic's Japanese HZ2000 render with the matching front cabinet and stand.–

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