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Panasonic LZ2000 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicLZ2000PanasonicZ80A
Overview
Released20222024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic's 2022 Master OLED Pro configuration; the 77-inch version is called Master OLED Pro Cinema Size.–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo 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.
Peak brightnessAVForums measured just under 1,000 cd/m² peak HDR brightness on its 55-inch sample; this is not a figure for the other sizes.–
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI genre detection and ambient light colour-temperature adjustment; Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Calman calibration support.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing, True Cinema, Auto AI and Professional calibration modes.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Motion handlingPanasonic confirms full-resolution 4K 120 Hz input with VRR; the 60 Hz Refresh Mode reduces gaming latency.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″48, 55, 65″
Largest size77″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 detailPanasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. HDMI2 also carries eARC; HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates. ALLM is supported on all four 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 lagAVForums measured 9.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz with Fast input lag and 60 Hz Refresh Mode on its 55-inch sample; TechRadar measured 14.5 ms at 1080p 60 Hz in a separate test.–
Game featuresGame Control Board displays signal and latency information with picture controls; Panasonic also lists automatic detection of compatible NVIDIA graphics cards. AVForums found Dolby Vision gaming limited to 60 Hz.Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Processor
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHzBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0–
Speaker detailPanasonic UK manuals specify 150 W for 55 inches (70 W front array + 15 W × 2 side + 15 W × 2 upward + 20 W woofer), 160 W for 65 inches (80 W front array with the same other outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same other outputs).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 featuresTechnics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with directional front speaker array, side- and upward-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos, Space Tune and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistantsGoogle Assistant and Alexa functions are listed by Panasonic for the UK model, subject to service availability.Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
Castingmy Home Screen 7.0 includes streaming apps, local media playback, Easy Mirroring and my Scenery.–
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
SizeWithout stand, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 764 × 69 mm and 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 888 × 69 mm and 24.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1050 × 78 mm and 43 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 24.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 29.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 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.
StandSupplied central swivel pedestal.Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
VESA patternPanasonic specifies 300 × 300 mm for the 55-inch model; no common pattern is claimed for all sizes.–
Power usePanasonic specifies 84 kWh per 1,000 hours for the 55-inch model in SDR and 0.5 W standby; these figures do not represent the other sizes.–
Energy classPanasonic rates the 55-inch model G under the UK energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK instructions list a remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. Its 2022 announcement and UK line-up give no first on-sale month; the release is recorded at year precision.UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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