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Panasonic LZ980 vs Panasonic MZ980

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PanasonicLZ980PanasonicMZ980
Overview
Released20222023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic's standard 4K OLED panel, below the Master OLED and Master OLED Pro configurations elsewhere in its 2022 range.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, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent ambient-light sensing.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 range–AVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor, Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Wide Colour Spectrum.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Cinema, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 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, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also handles eARC. All four HDMI inputs support automatic low-latency mode.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 lagWhat Hi-Fi measured 14.2 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 55-inch model.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 wireless LANBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth with keyboard, mouse and stereo audio profilesBuilt-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies Cinema Surround Pro with two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Castingmy Home Screen 7.0 includes Easy Mirroring and network media playback; service availability varies over time.my Home Screen 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.
USBThree ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.Three ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.
EthernetOne wired network port.One wired network port.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizePanasonic 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.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.
StandFixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
In the boxPanasonic lists a TV remote. The UK range was announced on 12 May 2022; a maker first-sale month was not established.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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