{"id":1766,"date":"2020-12-11T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-panasonic-tx-65hz2000-the-best-picture-you-can-get\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:18:24","slug":"review-panasonic-tx-65hz2000-the-best-picture-you-can-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-panasonic-tx-65hz2000-the-best-picture-you-can-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Panasonic TX-65HZ2000 \u2013 the best picture you can get"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“It’s lonely at the top”<\/em>, a slogan familiar to many, aptly describes the position of this year’s top OLED, the Panasonic TX-65HZ2000<\/strong>. Building upon the formidable legacy of last year’s top OLED, the TX-65GZ2000<\/strong><\/a>, this model manages to extract even more performance at the pinnacle of image quality, albeit with a minor caveat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLED Panel in Panasonic HZ2000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As in previous years, the Panasonic HZ2000 features a custom-built OLED panel (sourced from LG Displays) with professionally implemented, hand-mounted cooling. This configuration enables the highest brightness levels currently achievable on an OLED display, while also providing enhanced protection against burn-in. Similar to luxury automobiles from manufacturers like Rolls Royce and Ferrari, Panasonic’s flagship models are meticulously assembled by hand and produced in relatively limited quantities. While the investment is substantial, the resulting TV offers a unique and unparalleled viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLED or LED?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A frequent question from our readership concerns the optimal choice between OLED and LED technology. Generally, OLED panels are characterized by lower peak brightness compared to LED (or QLED) displays. However, OLEDs deliver superior contrast, black levels, and color fidelity. Panasonic’s professional-grade OLED panels, utilized for color grading in Hollywood and other demanding applications, achieve at least 200 nits (approximately 20% more) of brightness compared to other OLED panels available today. The HZ2000’s maximum brightness of approximately 1,000 nits should be regarded as a benchmark for brightness with detail preservation<\/em>, and not simply a general measure of luminance. Some LED models boast specifications such as “3,000 nits,” which often translates to a washed-out image lacking discernible details. Therefore, overall brightness is not the sole determinant of picture quality. The panel’s dynamic range and its ability to accurately render specific<\/em>, bright details without creating a homogenized, merged effect are crucial factors, often lacking in less expensive panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illustration: Displaying HDR accurately in online still images remains a challenge. The key difference lies in the transition within bright areas, where details should be discernible rather than appearing as pure white highlights (observe the cloud in the upper right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Concerning HDR, the HZ2000, like its predecessor the GZ2000, supports all current HDR formats: HDR10 (the baseline standard), HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG (predominantly used for international television broadcasts). Last year saw the widespread adoption of Dolby Vision<\/strong>, which has emerged as the dominant dynamic HDR format and is now standard on the majority of new UHD 4K releases<\/a> and streaming services like Netflix<\/strong> and Disney+<\/a><\/strong>. The HZ2000 introduces the new Dolby IQ mode and Filmmaker mode picture presets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolby IQ<\/strong> dynamically adjusts the HDR presentation based on ambient lighting conditions, a practical feature for viewers in normally lit environments. It optimizes HDR levels by analyzing both Dolby Vision metadata (on a frame-by-frame basis) and the room’s lighting, preventing excessively dark images in bright rooms or overly bright HDR in darkened rooms. Some image settings within this mode are locked to minimum values (e.g., sharpness and IFC<\/strong> – Intelligent Frame Creation), which cannot be disabled. This limitation is somewhat perplexing from a purist image perspective. While the minimum IFC setting is generally acceptable, users sensitive to the “soap opera effect” may still perceive it even at this lowest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filmmaker mode<\/strong> represents a long-standing industry initiative championed by Hollywood. It provides a completely unadulterated viewing experience, free from any digital “enhancements” (which often degrade image quality and detail). In essence, it mirrors a professionally calibrated mode with all superfluous processing disabled. This is the recommended mode for viewing movies and TV series. Here’s Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible: Fallout<\/a><\/strong> writer\/director Christopher McQuarrie to elaborate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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