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Panasonic JZ1000 vs Panasonic MZ980

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PanasonicJZ1000PanasonicMZ980
Overview
ReleasedJune 20212023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic calls this its Master HDR OLED panel. The UK manual lists 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2.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, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode.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 rangeLes Numériques measured 94% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch test set.AVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor includes an automatic picture mode selected by content type.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modesDolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing and Netflix Calibrated Mode.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″42, 48, 55″
Largest size65″55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailHDMI1 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.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 lagLes Numériques measured 14.5 ms on its 55-inch test set.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 AI 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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Castingmy Home Screen 6.0 offers network media, voice-assistant compatibility and streaming apps; availability varies over time.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 and Freeview Play.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: 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.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.
StandThe 48-inch model has adjustable feet with inner and outer height positions; 55- and 65-inch models have a central swivel pedestal.Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
In the boxPanasonic'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.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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