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Panasonic HZ980 vs Panasonic MZ980

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PanasonicHZ980PanasonicMZ980
Overview
Released20202023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–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 IQ, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light adjustment.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 processingHCX Pro Intelligent Processor and Smooth Motion Drive.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Calibrated Mode and two ISF professional modes.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
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 modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour inputs accept up to 4K 60p; HDMI2 supports eARC/ARC. ALLM is supported, but full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz and VRR are not listed.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 lag–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
Speakers30 W30 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in wireless LAN
Bluetooth–Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detailTwo 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding and a shared 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Casting–my Home Screen 8.0 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.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.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 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 772 × 348 mm, 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 896 × 348 mm, 31.5 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 round pedestal; 55-inch VESA holes are 400 × 300 mm.Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes a remote control, batteries, pedestal, mains lead and instructions.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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