Panasonic MZ980 vs Panasonic Z80A

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MZ980 compared with Z80A

	PanasonicMZ980	PanasonicZ80A
Overview
Released
Released	2023	2024
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	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.	–
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	–	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light sensing.	Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Peak brightness
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
Colour range	AVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.	HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	42, 48, 55″	48, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	55″	65″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	3 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	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.	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.
Game features
Game features	–	Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Input lag
Input lag	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 platform
Smart TV platform	my Home Screen	Fire TV
Processor
Processor	HCX Pro AI Processor	HCX Processor
Speakers
Speakers	30 W	–
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in wireless LAN	Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.	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 features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.	Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	–	Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
Casting
Casting	my Home Screen 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.	Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USB
USB	Three ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.	Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One wired network port.	RJ45 network input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output.	Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	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.	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.
Stand
Stand	Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.	Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
In the box
In the box	Panasonic lists a TV remote. It announced the UK series on 13 June 2023; a maker first-sale month was not established.	UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.