Panasonic Z95B 65" vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Panasonic Z95B 65"68 PPI #8
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"68 PPI #8
57 PPI118 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Panasonic Z95B 65"2200 nits #7
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"1700 nits #13
677 nits5000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Panasonic Z95B 65"99% #4
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"99% #4
94%100%
Refresh Rate
Panasonic Z95B 65"144 Hz
Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 250cm with identical pixel density (68 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Panasonic Z95B 65" — The Panasonic Z95B 65" is 49% brighter in SDR (350 vs 235 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 2200 vs 1700 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Panasonic Z95B 65" | Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 235 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 2200 nits | 1700 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 90% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% |
All specifications
| Specification | Panasonic Z95B 65" 2025 | Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 68 | 68 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.3m | 1.3m |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | None |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 235 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 2200 nits (Better) | 1700 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI | 4x HDMI |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 90% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Panasonic Z95B 65" or Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"?
Both have 68 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 1.3m for retina quality.
Related Comparisons
Hisense U7N 75" 2024 · 59 PPI · 75" · 144 Hz
vs Panasonic Z95B 65" 2025 · 68 PPI · 65" · 144 Hz
Hisense U7N 75" 2024 · 59 PPI · 75" · 144 Hz
vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" 2025 · 68 PPI · 65" · 120 Hz
Hisense U8N 55" 2024 · 80 PPI · 55" · 144 Hz
vs Panasonic Z95B 65" 2025 · 68 PPI · 65" · 144 Hz
Hisense U8N 55" 2024 · 80 PPI · 55" · 144 Hz
vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" 2025 · 68 PPI · 65" · 120 Hz
Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
Last updated: