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Panasonic LZ1000 vs Panasonic LZ980

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PanasonicLZ1000PanasonicLZ980
Overview
Released20222022
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic's Master OLED configuration; HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz.Panasonic's standard 4K OLED panel, below the Master OLED and Master OLED Pro configurations elsewhere in its 2022 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 Adaptive Calibrated Mode.Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent ambient-light sensing.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode and an ambient colour and brightness sensor.HCX Pro AI Processor, Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Wide Colour Spectrum.
Picture modesDolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.Filmmaker Mode, True Cinema, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″42, 48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
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
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 accept 4K without high-frame-rate support.HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also handles eARC. All four HDMI inputs support automatic low-latency mode.
Input lagFrandroid measured 9.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz in game mode with VRR off on its 55-inch test set.What Hi-Fi measured 14.2 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 55-inch model.
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 with keyboard, mouse and stereo audio profiles
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W, with Cinema Surround Pro processing.Panasonic specifies Cinema Surround Pro with 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 headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Castingmy Home Screen 7.0 offers network media, voice-assistant compatibility and streaming apps; availability varies over time.my Home Screen 7.0 includes Easy Mirroring and network media playback; 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.
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.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1227 × 711 × 69 mm, 14.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 835 × 69 mm, 17 kg. With stand: 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.
StandCentral swivel pedestal on both UK sizes.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. A precise UK first-sale month could not be verified.Panasonic lists a TV remote. The UK range was announced on 12 May 2022; a maker first-sale month was not established.

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