Panasonic LZ2000 vs Panasonic Z90B
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| PanasonicLZ2000 | PanasonicZ90B | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Panasonic's 2022 Master OLED Pro configuration; the 77-inch version is called Master OLED Pro Cinema Size. | Master OLED Pro on 55-, 65- and 77-inch sets; standard OLED on 42- and 48-inch sets. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing. | Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive. |
| Peak brightness | AVForums 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 processing | HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI genre detection and ambient light colour-temperature adjustment; Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Calman calibration support. | Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing; Prime Video Calibrated Mode; Calman and ISFccc calibration support. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing, True Cinema, Auto AI and Professional calibration modes. | – |
| Motion handling | Panasonic confirms full-resolution 4K 120 Hz input with VRR; the 60 Hz Refresh Mode reduces gaming latency. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Panasonic'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. | Two of four HDMI inputs support 4K at 144 Hz, VRR and ALLM; one also supports eARC. |
| Input lag | AVForums 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 features | Game 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, True Game Mode and Game Control Board. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | Fire TV |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor MK II |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | – |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic 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). | Dynamic Theater Surround Pro with front-facing drivers and a 30 W subwoofer in all sizes; Dolby Atmos decoding. |
| Audio features | Technics-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. | – |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant and Alexa functions are listed by Panasonic for the UK model, subject to service availability. | – |
| Casting | my Home Screen 7.0 includes streaming apps, local media playback, Easy Mirroring and my Scenery. | Apple AirPlay and Apple Home support. |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | Panasonic Penta Tuner supports terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV and TV>IP reception; UK channel availability varies. |
| USB | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. | – |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | – |
| Optical audio out | Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output. | – |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without 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. | – |
| Stand | Supplied central swivel pedestal. | – |
| VESA pattern | Panasonic specifies 300 × 300 mm for the 55-inch model; no common pattern is claimed for all sizes. | – |
| Power use | Panasonic 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 class | Panasonic rates the 55-inch model G under the UK energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes. | – |
| In the box | Panasonic'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. | – |
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