Panasonic's TV range for 2020 may be short on announcements so far, but that doesn't mean there's no reason to be excited about what's going on. come from the Japanese tech company this year. We've just wrapped up our CES 2020 coverage, and as always with the big annual tech show, all the top TV brands around the world have used it to launch their new TV series for the coming year, including Panasonic. So far, we may only have glimpsed Panasonic's flagship TV, the Panasonic HZ2000 OLED. But we expect more models, technologies and announcements in the next twelve months. When it comes to TVs, Panasonic has been steadily going strong, with brilliantly broad HDR support, a slew of high-end OLED panels, and sets like the GX800 hitting that mid-range price point. But enough about the past. What Panasonic TVs are on the way in 2020? Let's take a look at what we know is coming soon, with a nod to our first reviews of the latest Panasonic TV models. We'll continue to update this article as new models are announced and new TV technology is revealed, so be sure to keep checking back.
New Panasonic TVs for 2020
The Panasonic HZ2000 OLED is the TV maker's flagship device for 2020. This model was announced at CES 2020 and is available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. It's the successor to last year's GZ2000, a TV we've given five stars to in our review. The new model has a custom OLED panel and extensive HDR support, with a few improvements that could once again make it one of the best TVs of the year. The HZ2000 will use the same HCX Pro smart processor as Panasonic's 2019 OLED lineup, but with a few tweaks to HDR functionality, including Filmmaker mode. We first heard about Filmmaker Mode in late 2019. It promises to show movies "as intended" by their directors and creators. Sounds good, but often these attempts at color control allow for flat viewing experiences, as they don't allow home TVs to necessarily play to their strengths. We'll have to wait and see if Filmmaker Mode is any different in this regard.
Our first hands-on overview of Panasonic's HZ2000 OLED TV. (Image credit: Future) The HZ2000 will be one of the first TVs in the world to have Dolby Vision IQ. This technology uses ``external sensors'' to calibrate images on the screen so they look their best, regardless of the lighting in your room. This means that details are visible even in dark conditions. It's exciting because OLED TVs have a reputation for weak output, so the extra brightness control might just be what the HZ2000 needs to win over the naysayers. It certainly was our experience when we got TV time at CES 2020. Take a look at Panasonic's HZ2000 OLED review to find out what we thought of the show's new Pansonic TV. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Expect a closer look at Pansonic's HZ2000 OLED TV later this year, when we get a chance to put it through its paces. Read our first practice test here: Panasonic HZ2000 OLED review
Panasonic television technology 2020
In addition to the new TV models launching in 2020, we anticipate a number of TV technology announcements and additional features from Panasonic coming soon or expected to be added to multiple devices in the new range. The first Dolby Vision IQ, which we already know about, is inside Panasonic's 2020 flagship TV: the Panasonic HZ2000 OLED TV. Designed to make shows and movies look great in any room at any time of day, the new feature was announced at CES 2020 alongside the new Panasonic HZ2000 OLED and LG Gallery Series OLEDs, two of the first TVs to use new technology. It works by using dynamic metadata encoded in Dolby Vision content with a light sensor built into the TV. This information is used to modify image settings and display a more accurate image. This means that Dolby Vision IQ can tell you're watching TV in a brightly lit room where a lot of dark detail is lost. To compensate, the TV will automatically increase the brightness without having to enter the picture settings and do it yourself.
Panasonic HZ2000 OLED TV (Image credit: Future) The next new tech worth mentioning is Filmmaker Mode, which we first heard about in late 2019. This promises to show movies like the ones who made them want you to see them. The idea is that accurately recreating cinema can be difficult, even for high-end smart TVs. This is because there are many gaps in panel technologies, processing techniques, and lighting networks. No TV model can really display exactly the same image, and the default settings of many 4K TVs will often change or distort the image a film director or colorist has seen on the production set. . This is where the Filmmaker mode comes in. It will attempt to correct for some of the more drastic changes in image settings, avoiding excessively high contrast settings and removing motion smoothing, which is a processing technology designed to "smooth" & # 39; & # 39; fast-moving scenes, such as action sequences or car chases. There's a similar Netflix Calibrated mode, which has already been implemented as standard on some Sony Bravia models and some of the 2019 Panasonic models. You already expect to get a good picture on a new OLED TV, but the mode offers another way to play with your settings to get a picture that suits you. It's also likely to appeal to those who want the most faithful recreation of their favorite Netflix shows and movies.
Panasonic TV range 2019: what was released last year?
Let's take a look at the Panasonic TV models that the Japanese brand introduced last year, from their high-end OLEDs and a 4-inch 75K HDR LED to more affordable offerings.
(Image credit: Panasonic) 2019 Panasonic OLED TVs: GZ2000 OLED (Available in 55.65-inch): The first TV announcement of 2019, the GZ2000 is Panasonic's high-end 4K OLED based on last year's FZ800/FZ950 package technology and the new HCX Pro chip. Hollywood colorist for "unmatched color accuracy" as well as a multitude of supported video and audio formats, and adjustable pull-up speakers by Technics. Release planned for July. OLED GZ1500 (available in 55, 65 inches): Second in line to the OLED throne. Unlike the custom panel on the GZ2000, this set benefits from a standard OLED display also available on the GZ1000 and GZ950, and front-firing Dolby Atmos speakers for premium audio quality. GZ1000 / GZ950 OLED (available in 55, 65-inch): Same panel as above, with 50W speakers built into the back instead of facing the viewer, and probably cheaper because of that. The GZ950 and GZ1000 models differ only in the mounts, the former comprising a cylindrical post and the latter using an L-shaped mount.
(Image credit: Panasonic) 4 Panasonic 2019K HDR TVs: GX920 / GX940 4K HDR LED (available in 75-inch) – The only LED package to feature in the new HCX Pro processor, and only available in 75-inch for those who want a really big picture. The single size might seem limiting, but Panasonic expects most people, after a premium TV, to switch to OLED. GX920 in the UK, GX940 in the EU and Canada. GX800 LED (available in 40, 50, 59, 65-inch): The next set sticks with the HCX chip used in last year's OLED range and offers a wide range of sizes. It comes with the same Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDR support as the top models, even at its smaller 40-inch size. LED GX700 (available in 40, 50, 58, 65 inches): A 4K HDR TV without the bells and whistles, which means you won't get support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, like Alexa and Google Assistant, or more advanced Home Screen 4.0 smart interface. Expect a sharp drop in GX800 prices. LED GX560 (available in 65-inch): One of the most basic smart TVs in the range, though it still has access to Freeview Play and other catch-up streaming services. LED GX550 (available in 43, 49, 55 inches): Same kind of 4K entry point as above. 2019 Panasonic Full HD TVs: LED GS352 (Available in 32, 43-inch) - Don't need or want 4K Ultra HD resolution? Panasonic is also rolling out some 1080p smart TVs in more compact and convenient sizes. Expect support for HDR10, HLG, and not much else. LED G302 (available in 24, 32, 43 inches) - The only 'stupid' TV on the list, the G302 is an HDTV without an internet connection and therefore comes with Freeview HD for TV viewing instead of the Read TNT online update service. Everything you need to know about the best TVs of 2020: Best TVs 2020: The 8 best flat-screen TVs from last year Best Smart TVs 2020: Which Smart TV platform and which bundle works best Best 4-inch 65K TVs 2020: The best big-screen TVs for every budget TV furniture: Find the best TV furniture to suit your living room movie needs LG introduces a fleet of 8K TVs in an auda line z for 2020
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