LG G4 OLED vs Panasonic Z95A OLED
Which is the better pick? We compared ratings from professional reviewers to help you decide.
Quick verdict
LG G4 OLED
Panasonic Z95A OLED
LG G4 OLED scores higher with a 4.8/5 average across professional reviews from 3 sources.
The LG G4 is the premium OLED of the year — TechRadar and What Hi-Fi gave it 5/5, Tom's Guide 4.5/5. The MLA WOLED panel pushes brightness past any previous WOLED, the α11 processor improves on the C4's image across the board, and the gallery wall-mount design is a feature some buyers want specifically. The cost is real, though: often $1000+ more than the C4 for differences most viewers won't notice in a dim room. Pick it if you want the best WOLED picture and wall-mount aesthetics.
Strengths
- +MLA (Micro Lens Array) WOLED panel pushes peak brightness past 3,000 nits — brightest WOLED ever
- +α11 AI Processor Gen 2 with improved motion handling and AI upscaling versus the C4's α9
- +Flush 'gallery' wall-mount design sits effectively flush to the wall with included bracket
- +Full HDMI 2.1 suite on all 4 ports: 4K 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, G-Sync Compatible
- +Dolby Vision + Atmos support plus webOS 24
Watch-outs
- −Commands a significant premium over the C4 — often $800-1500 more for similar sizes
- −No table-top feet in the box (you pay extra for them) — it's designed for wall mount first
- −Still a glossy screen that reflects in bright rooms (Samsung S95D's matte coating wins here)
The Panasonic Z95A is the dark-horse pick for purist picture quality — What Hi-Fi 5/5, Tom's Guide 4.5/5, PCMag 4.5/5. MLA WOLED panel plus Panasonic's reference-class color calibration plus the integrated Technics-tuned speaker system make this the pick for cinephiles who want to skip a soundbar. The weak spots are the thin US retail/service network (Panasonic only returned to the US market recently) and the Fire TV platform. Worth the premium if you can live without Samsung's matte screen or LG's 4-port gaming setup.
Strengths
- +MLA WOLED panel with Panasonic's ThinFrame design and best-in-class color calibration out of the box
- +Technics-tuned integrated 160W speaker system — actually usable without a soundbar, rare at this tier
- +HCX Pro AI Processor MK II rivals Sony's XR for motion and color, well-respected by colorists
- +Fire TV smart platform (US) with good app coverage including Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+
- +Full HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision + IQ, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode
Watch-outs
- −Marks Panasonic's return to the US market after ~10 years away — retailer and service network is thinner than LG/Sony/Samsung
- −Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (vs LG's 4) — a limit for multi-console gamers
- −Fire TV has more ads than Google TV or webOS
- −Premium pricing — sits between the LG C4 and G4
Specifications comparison
| Spec | LG G4 OLED | Panasonic Z95A OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 65" WOLED MLA | 65" MLA WOLED |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz (144Hz VRR) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ |
| HDMI | 4x HDMI 2.1 | 4x HDMI 2.1 |
| Peak Brightness | ~4000 nits | ~2700 nits |