Panasonic LZ1000

Panasonic · OLED

LZ1000

Released 2022

A 2022 UK 4K OLED series with a Master OLED panel, adaptive HDR and two 4K 120 Hz gaming inputs.

Model history · 3 models, 2020–2022
  1. 2020HZ1000Compare
  2. 2021JZ1000Compare
  3. 2022LZ1000
Sizes
55–65″
Panel
OLED
Refresh
–
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10+
HDMI 2.1
2 of 4
Software
my Home Screen

What reviewers say

Frandroid and PPE both found the LZ1000's OLED picture accurate and its gaming response strong. Frandroid considered the built-in audio modest, while PPE liked it; both noted limits to the smart platform's app selection.

From frandroid.com and ppe.pl

Display

Panel
OLED
Panel detail
Panasonic's Master OLED configuration; HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz.
Resolution
3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
Picture processing
HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode and an ambient colour and brightness sensor.
Picture modes
Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.

Sizes

Sizes
55, 65″
Largest size
65″

Gaming

HDMI ports
4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode
Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz with HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also supports eARC and ARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K without high-frame-rate support.
Input lag
Frandroid measured 9.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz in game mode with VRR off on its 55-inch test set.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform
my Home Screen
Processor
HCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers
30 W
Dolby Atmos
Yes
eARC
Yes
Wi-Fi
Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detail
Panasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W, with Cinema Surround Pro processing.
Audio features
Dolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.
Casting
my Home Screen 7.0 offers network media, voice-assistant compatibility and streaming apps; availability varies over time.
TV tuners
UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USB
One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet
RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio out
Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.

Design and power

Size
TV only: 55-inch 1227 × 711 × 69 mm, 14.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 835 × 69 mm, 17 kg. With stand: 55-inch 1227 × 771 × 348 mm, 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 895 × 348 mm, 22 kg.
Stand
Central swivel pedestal on both UK sizes.
In the box
Panasonic's UK manual describes the remote control, batteries, mains lead, pedestal and instructions. A precise UK first-sale month could not be verified.

Sizes

SizeModelWeight without stand
55″TX-55LZ1000B14.5 kg
65″TX-65LZ1000B17 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG
  • Two HDMI inputs accept 4K 120 Hz and variable refresh rate
  • Central swivel stand and two UK screen sizes

Cons

  • Only two of four HDMI inputs support 4K 120 Hz
  • Built-in 30 W stereo speakers have no subwoofer
  • UK range has no size below 55 inches

Closest rivals

Model
SizesPanelRefreshHDRHDMI 2.1SoftwareReleased
55–65″OLED120 HzDolby Vision, HDR10+2 of 4VIDAAJun 2025
55–65″OLED120 HzDolby Vision0 of 4webOSMay 2016
55–65″OLED120 HzDolby Vision0 of 4webOS2017

Previous model: JZ1000.

Sources

  1. panasonic.com/uk/corporate/news/articles/panasonic-announces-its-tv-line-up-for…
  2. tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/docs/1524929039-6011-B45ABE6345CCD41294756E5D2…
  3. av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/tv/download/fw/eu_2022/uk.html
  4. frandroid.com/marques/panasonic/1649655_test-tv-panasonic-tx-55lz1000e-65lz1000e
  5. ppe.pl/recenzje/308838/panasonic-oled-tx-55lz1000e-test-telewizora-wysoka-jakos…

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