Your one-stop guide to every Panasonic TV of 2018

Panasonic is doing its upmost to tempt you to upgrade your set in 2018, with two new 4K OLED ranges and four 4K LCD options (plus a couple of full HD options thrown in, just in case). The full range also supports the HDR10+ advanced HDR format, which is going head-to-head with Dolby Vision in offering more precise frame-by-frame HDR processing. So, if your full HD set is looking a little 2010 right about now, allow the following to whet your appetite.

EZ1000

Sound familiar? That would be because the EZ1000 was Panasonic’s flagship 4K OLED set last year, and it is the only model to continue (officially) into 2018 – albeit in a rather huge 77-inch screen size. The reason it gets to stay on is because the EZ1002 is the consumer-grade TV used in the majority of Hollywood mastering studios, so to chuck it out of the line-up after 12 months might seem a little churlish. Models: TX-77EZ1002 (77in)

FZ950

Waving the flagship flag in 2018 is the FZ952, a stunning set that boasts several improvements on last year’s TVs. To look at, it’s pretty similar to last year’s range toppers, and still features Panasonic’s Art & Interior Glass design language, with a super slim glass frame. Inside though, it’s seen a few more changes, including brightness improvements, better performance in dark scenes and an overall richer, more detailed picture – as well as an improved processor. Models: TX-55FZ952 (55in), TX-65FZ952 (65in)

FZ800

In a similar vein to last year, if you’re looking for the best OLED picture quality but already have your audio setup sorted, then the FZ802 will be the model to go for, because it uses exactly the same panel and technology as the FZ952, but just ditches the soundbar for a regular plinth stand instead. Oh, and it saves you a decent chunk of money in the process. Models: TX-55FZ802 (55in), TX-65FZ802 (65in)

FX750 (FX780 IN EUROPE)

If you haven’t got OLED cash to splash and are looking for the best LCD model Panasonic has to offer in 2018, the FX750 is the one. Its premium spec list starts with the fact it borrows the top-notch HCX processor from the OLED sets for 10x more accurate picture processing than last year, and adds to that with a native 100Hz panel (the only one in the range) and the most advanced backlighting technology of Panasonic’s LCD line-up. Models: TX-75FX780 (75in), TX-65FX780 (65in), TX-55FX780 (55in), TX-49FX780 (49in)

FX740

The FX740 is actually closer to the FX700 in specification, but comes with the fancier 360-degree, super-slim Art & Interior Glass design. This means, it loses the HCX processor and the more advanced digital dimming found in the FX750, while also dropping down to a 50Hz panel. This means motion processing is rated at 1600Hz here, compared with 2200Hz on the FX750. Models: TX-65FX742 (65in), TX-55FX742 (55in), TX-49FX742 (49in)

FX700

This is the main mid-range model in the line-up and differs from the FX740 in design only, swapping from glass to metal, and introducing Panasonic’s Switch design. This allows you to choose where you want to place the TV’s metal feet – towards the outside edge, or more central. Models: TX-65FX702 (65in), TX-55FX702 (55in), TX-49FX702 (49in)

FX650/FX600

As Panasonic’s entry-level 4K set, the FX650 takes some expected compromises in spec. The biggest of those is the loss of local dimming, which is replaced by Panasonic’s Adaptive Backlight Dimming Plus technology. Despite its entry level status though, the FX650 still gets full multi-HDR support including HDR10+, and features the adjustable Switch design. Models: TX-65FX652 (65in), TX-55FX652 (55in), TX-49FX652 (49in)/TX-43FX602 (43in)

FS500/FS400

Panasonic has two smaller ranges, separated only by looks – the FS500 with its curved metal central stand, and the FS400 with wide-set feet. Both offer a full HD picture with a motion processing rated at 600Hz and a further drop down in backlighting tech. They also feature Panasonic’s most recent My Home Screen 3.0, which comes with a good line up of smart TV apps, including Netflix and iPlayer. Models: TX-49FS502 (49in), TX-40FS502 (40in), TX-32FS502 (32in), TX-24FS502 (24in)/ TX-40FS402 (40in), TX-32FS402 (32in)