Panasonic has already revealed information about its flagship for 2022 when it comes to televisions. However, thanks to the firm’s latest online offering, we’ve already managed to discover it. all about this year’s new Smart TV lineup.
The company presented three new OLED models and four LED TVs, will soon be available for purchase in Spain. Highlights include the use of LG OLED EX panels for their most complete models and sizes up to 77 inches.
Panasonic OLED and LED 2022, datasheet
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Panasonic OLED LZ2000
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Panasonic OLED LZ1500
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Panasonic OLED LZ980
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Panasonic LED LX800
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Panasonic LED LX700
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Panasonic LED LX650
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PanasonicLEDLS490
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PANEL
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Master OLED Pro
120Hz
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Master OLED Pro (except 42″ and 48″)
120Hz
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OLED
120Hz
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LCD-LED (Bright Panel HDR)
60Hz
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LCD-LED (Bright Panel HDR)
60Hz
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LCD-LED
60Hz
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LCD-LED
60Hz
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DIMENSIONS
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77, 65 and 55 inches
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65, 55, 48 and 42 inches
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65, 55, 48 and 42 inches
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75, 65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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75, 65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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32 inch
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SOLUTION
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
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Full HD (1,920 x 1,080p)
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HDR
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Adaptive HDR10+/HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision IQ/HLG Photo
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Adaptive HDR10+/HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision IQ/HLG Photo
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Adaptive HDR10+/HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision IQ/HLG Photo
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Adaptive HDR10+/HDR10/HLG/Dolby Vision
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HDR10+/HDR10/HLG
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HDR10/HLG/DolbyVision
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HDR10/HLG
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IMAGE PROCESSOR
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HCX Pro processor with artificial intelligence
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HCX Pro processor with artificial intelligence
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HCX Pro processor with artificial intelligence
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HCX Processor
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4K Color Engine
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4K Color Engine
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OS
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My Home Screen 7.0
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My Home Screen 7.0
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My Home Screen 7.0
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AndroidTV
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AndroidTV
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AndroidTV
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AndroidTV
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CONNECTION
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4 x HDMI 2.1 (with 1 eARC), 3 x USB, Ethernet, 2 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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4 x HDMI 2.1 (with 1 eARC), 3 x USB, Ethernet, 2 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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4 x HDMI 2.1 (with 1 eARC), 3 x USB, Ethernet, 2 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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3 x HDMI 2.0 (with 1 ARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, 1 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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3 x HDMI 2.0 (with 1 eARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, 1 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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3 x HDMI 2.1 (with 1 eARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, 1 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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3 x HDMI 1.4 (with 1 ARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet, 1 x CI, Digital Optical Out, 3.5mm Jack
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WIRELESS CONNECTION
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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Bluetooth
wifi
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TECHNOLOGIES TO PLAY
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VRR FreeSync, ALLM, Game Control Board
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VRR FreeSync, ALLM, Game Control Board
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VRR FreeSync, ALLM, Game Control Board
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ALLM
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ALLM
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SOUND
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360º Soundscape Pro
5.1.2, 160W
Dolby Atmosphere
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Dynamic Cinema Surround Pro
2.1.2, 50W
Dolby Atmosphere
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Cinema Surround Pro
30W
Dolby Atmosphere
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surround sound
20W
Dolby Atmosphere
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surround sound
20W
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24W
Dolby Atmosphere
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12W
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PRICE
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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to be confirmed
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An advance in OLED panels
The manufacturer released all the information about their new TV during an online event on YouTube. in which they speak technology incorporated into its new panelsas well as the most outstanding features and designs of these new televisions.
Panasonic’s high-end televisions will use what they call technology ‘Master OLED Pro’, a nomenclature they will use to refer to the firm’s most complete panels. Although they have been modified by the manufacturer, these are actually LG’s EX OLEDs found in the South Korean manufacturer’s 2022 OLED evo.
Master OLED Pro technology will only be available on the LZ2000 and LZ1500 models, but only in 55 and 65 inch sizes on this latest model. In addition to the ‘Luminance Booster’ technology, these panels even higher brightness than before. Additionally, all OLED models feature Panasonic’s HCX Pro AI processor, which improves image color and scaling through artificial intelligence.
The hero of this series is the LZ2000, which comes in sizes ranging from 55 to 77 inches. The OLED panel is also a Natural frequency up to 120 Hz, 4K resolution and compatible with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. It also offers a host of features dedicated to gaming, such as VRR via FreeSync, ALLM mode and the ‘Game Control Panel’ panel to get the best view while gaming.
Another issue worth considering is Adding a 42-inch panel to the LZ1500 and LZ980, the smallest OLED panel ever released by the manufacturer. LG has already done this with its new OLEDs, a sign that it’s becoming more and more common to see such panels on desktops.
Panasonic is also included in its flagship An impressive 5.1.2 sound system with up to 160 W RMS power, it also offers 360 sound thanks to the manufacturer’s 360 Soundscape Pro technology. The system is also compatible with Dolby Atmos. The LZ1500 and LZ980 use Dynamic Cinema Surround Pro and Cinema Surround Pro technology, which are compatible with Atmos, respectively.
As for connections, they all include HDMI 2.1 with eARC, USB ports, Ethernet and Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity.
these models They will come with My Home Screen 7.0 operating system from Panasonic. This new version includes improvements in menu access and voice control, voice descriptions, improved dialogs, etc. includes accessibility. Also included is Penta tuner compatible with DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-T and even IPTV without the need for a server.
All LED models come with Android TV
Panasonic’s LED models have also seen improvements this year. LX800 and LX700 series offer HCX processorand on the 75, 65 and 55 inch models we will find the HDR Cinema Display panel, while on the 50 and 43 inch models the screen is Bright Panel Plus. In both, the brightness will be adjusted according to the ambient light for a better experience. Here we will find panels ranging from 32 to 75 inches.
Instead, the highlight of these televisions is, Adding Android TV as operating systemUnlike OLED models that use Panasonic’s own software. From the LS490 to the LX800 series, they will all benefit from Google’s operating system. This also means that they are compatible with Google Assistant and what all this means in relation to Smart TV functions and download apps.
price and availability
The company has not yet given information about the price of its televisions or when it will arrive in stores. However, if we have a size list for all models:
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OLED LZ2000: available in 77, 65 and 55 inches
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OLED LZ1500: available in 65, 55, 48 and 42 inches
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OLED LZ980: available in 65, 55, 48 and 42 inches
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LX800 LED: available in 75, 65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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LX700 LED: available in 75, 65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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LX650 LED: Available in 65, 55, 50 and 43 inches
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LS490 LED: Available in 32 inches
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