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Panasonic MZ980 vs Panasonic Z95A

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PanasonicMZ980PanasonicZ95A
Overview
Released2023September 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic 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.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 ambient-light sensing.Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 696 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window and 127 cd/m² full-screen in Filmmaker Mode on its 55-inch sample.–
Colour rangeAVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.–
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.–
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55″55, 65″
Largest size55″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 detailHDMI1 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.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.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 audio and HID support–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing 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 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; 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 Play.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 outOptical 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. It announced the UK series on 13 June 2023; 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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