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Panasonic MZ2000 vs Panasonic Z95A

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PanasonicMZ2000PanasonicZ95A
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2023September 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic calls the 55- and 65-inch panels Master OLED Ultimate with Micro Lens Array and a multi-layer heat sink. Its 77-inch UK page calls that larger, different panel Master OLED Pro Cinema Size without Micro Lens Array.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 rate120 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and HLG Photo; Filmmaker Mode adjusts white balance for ambient light.Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 1,426 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker Mode on the 55-inch MLA set; this is not a 77-inch figure.–
Colour rangeAVForums measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch MLA sample; TechRadar measured 99.45% on a separate 55-inch sample.–
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor, Streaming 4K Remaster, Filmmaker Mode and Auto AI; Micro Lens Array applies only to the 55- and 65-inch versions.Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Game, True Cinema and Panasonic Professional modes, including calibration controls.–
Motion handlingUp to 120 Hz native refresh and 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2. AVForums found clean 24 fps cadence with interpolation off on the reviewed 55-inch model.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″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 Premium, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs. Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 carries eARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates.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 lagAVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample. TechRadar measured 15.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz on a separate 55-inch sample; test settings differed.AVForums measured 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model.
Game featuresTrue Game picture mode, Game Control Board, VRR and ALLM. Dolby Vision gaming is limited to 4K 60 Hz according to the independent AVForums test.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
Speakers5.1.2 channels5.1.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-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 remaining outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same remaining outputs).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 featuresTechnics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with Dolby Atmos, front array, side- and upward-firing speakers, room calibration and directional Sound Focus; 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output.
Voice assistantsVoice-control microphone in the supplied Bluetooth remote; service availability depends on region and firmware.–
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 8.0 includes streaming apps and local media features; app availability changes over time.Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming app availability changes over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWith recommended pedestal, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 30.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 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.
StandSupplied central swivel pedestal.Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes.
Power usePanasonic's 65-inch UK product sheet lists 112 W SDR, 171 W HDR and 0.5 W standby; the other sizes are not represented by those figures.Panasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR.
Energy classThe 65-inch UK product information sheet gives G for SDR and HDR under the current energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.Both UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets.
In the boxPanasonic's UK instructions list the remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. TechRadar dates UK release to August 2023; the maker's January announcement does not establish the first on-sale day.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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