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Panasonic JZ980 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicJZ980PanasonicZ80A
Overview
Released20212024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesAuto AI, Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also has eARC/ARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K inputs.HDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible; HDMI2 also supports eARC. HDMI3 is a 4K 60 Hz input. ALLM works on all three.
Input lagHome Cinema Choice measured 14.6 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 48-inch model.–
Game featuresGame Mode Extreme, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium.Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Processor
Speakers30 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 5.0–
Speaker detailTwo 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.The UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 48-inch and two 12 W speakers for 55- and 65-inch models. Panasonic’s UK announcement also describes a built-in subwoofer, without giving its UK output.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding and a shared 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistants–Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 network input.
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 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With stands: 48-inch 1069 × 660–690 × 270 mm, 17.5 kg; 55-inch 1228 × 772 × 348 mm, 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 896 × 348 mm, 31.5 kg.UK manual, without stand (W × H × D): 48-inch 1070 × 614 × 47 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 701 × 47 mm; 65-inch 1444 × 824 × 47 mm. With stand: 48-inch 1070 × 664 × 237 mm, 17.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 751 × 237 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1444 × 886 × 359 mm. The UK manual and product page disagree on the 65-inch weight.
StandThe 48-inch model has two feet with inner and outer positions; the 55- and 65-inch models use a central pedestal.Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
In the box–UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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