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Panasonic LZ980 vs Panasonic Z95A

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PanasonicLZ980PanasonicZ95A
Overview
Released2022September 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic's standard 4K OLED panel, below the Master OLED and Master OLED Pro configurations elsewhere in its 2022 range.Panasonic's Master OLED Ultimate uses Micro Lens Array technology and a heat-management system. The EPREL sheet lists 100 Hz as the default refresh; Panasonic specifies up to 144 Hz with a compatible gaming signal.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 Hz
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 and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor, Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Wide Colour Spectrum.Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Cinema, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.–
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65″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, 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.HDMI 1 and 2 accept 4K at 144 Hz with VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible; HDMI 2 also supports eARC/ARC. HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K without the high-frame-rate features.
Input lagWhat Hi-Fi measured 14.2 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 55-inch model.AVForums measured 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model.
Game features–Game Mode Extreme, Game Control Board, 4K 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming at up to 4K 120 Hz.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers30 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in wireless LAN–
BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth with keyboard, mouse and stereo audio profiles–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies Cinema Surround Pro with two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro: Panasonic specifies 150 W for 55 inches and 160 W for 65 inches, including front, side and upward drivers plus a woofer.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output.
Castingmy Home Screen 7.0 includes Easy Mirroring and network media playback; service availability varies over time.Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming app availability changes 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 reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.
USBThree ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne wired network port.10/100 Ethernet 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.With pedestal, W × H × D: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm. TV only: 55-inch 1227 × 765 × 69 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 889 × 69 mm.
StandFixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes.
Power use–Panasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR.
Energy class–Both UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets.
In the boxPanasonic lists a TV remote. The UK range was announced on 12 May 2022; a maker first-sale month was not established.TV remote control and pedestal. Panasonic's UK launch promotion included both sizes in September 2024; an exact first-sale day is not established.

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