How popular isPanasonic?
In September 2026, people searched for Panasonic by name about 3,030 times in New Zealand, a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.6% of all New Zealand TV brand searches, placing Panasonic eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about TV brands, Panasonic did not appear in any of the answers.
Panasonic is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SonyShare of searches 43.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PhilipsShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SamsungShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LGShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
PanasonicShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top TV brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Panasonic did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Sony5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Samsung5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TCL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hisense4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Philips0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Veon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about TV brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which TV brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best TV brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best TV brand in New Zealand for a living room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tv brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best smart tv”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which TV brands compete with Panasonic?
Share of searches by month for Sony, Philips, Samsung, LG, TCL, Veon, Hisense, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Philips | Samsung | LG | TCL | Veon | Hisense | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.5% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 6.7% | 7.2% | 5% | 7% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 12.5% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.5% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 5.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 7% | 6.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.2% | 14.7% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.6% | 14.7% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.3% | 13% | 11.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.2% | 15.4% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| May 2026 | 40.1% | 15.5% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 8% | 4.4% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.2% | 15.3% | 14% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.1% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 7% | 7.7% | 6% | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.1% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 10% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.1% | 18.9K | +16.5% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.1% | 5.7K | -10.9% | -2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.5% | 5K | -0.79% | -1 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10% | 4.4K | +54.6% | +3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 7.8% | 3.4K | +9.3% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 5.5% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 5.4% | 2.4K | -12% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.6% | 1.6K | -8.2% | -0.6 points |
1.
Sony43.1%
Held 1st. 18.9K estimated branded searches, +16.5% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
2.
Philips13.1%
Held 2nd. 5.7K estimated branded searches, -10.9% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
3.
Samsung11.5%
Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, -0.79% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
LG10%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +54.6% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
5.
TCL7.8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3.4K estimated branded searches, +9.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.Veon
5.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
Hisense5.4%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.6%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Panasonic and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Panasonic
22 comparisons
- Hisense vs Panasonic
- Panasonic vs Philips
- Panasonic vs Sony
- Panasonic vs TCL
- Panasonic vs Veon
- Fujitsu vs Panasonic
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- Panasonic vs Rinnai
- Panasonic vs Toshiba
- Braun vs Panasonic
- Gillette vs Panasonic
- Panasonic vs Remington
- Panasonic vs Schick
- Panasonic vs Wahl
- Hitachi vs Panasonic
- Bose vs Panasonic
- JBL vs Panasonic
- Panasonic vs Samsung
- Panasonic vs Sonos
- Bosch vs Panasonic
- Breville vs Panasonic
- Panasonic vs Sharp
How has branded search demand for Panasonic changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand fell from 3.5K to 3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand decreased from 5.2% to 3.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand peaked at 6.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3.6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic fell from 7th to 8th among TV brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand TV brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, LG overtook TCL to rank 4th among TV brands in New Zealand, with 10% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 40% to 43.1%.

In September 2026, Philips lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 15.9% to 13.1%.

In September 2026, Hisense lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 5.4%.

In September 2026, Samsung lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 11.5%.

In September 2026, Panasonic lost share of searches among TV brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 3.6%.
How are Panasonic’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panasonic’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- best panasonic shaver
- panasonic aaa rechargeable batteries
- panasonic air conditioner
- panasonic electric shaver
- panasonic fan coil
- panasonic hair clipper
- panasonic heat pump
- panasonic microwave oven
- panasonic oled tv
- panasonic plasma tv
- panasonic shaver
- panasonic shaver arc
- panasonic shaver detergent
- panasonic shaver electric
- panasonic sound bar
- panasonic surround sound
- panasonic tv
- panasonic viera tv
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Where does Panasonic compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan coil brands | 8th of 8 | 0% | Show ranking |
| Soundbar brands | 6th of 7 | 0.24% | Show ranking |
| TV brands | 8th of 8 | 3.6% | Shown above |
| Surround sound system brands | 8th of 8 | 0.03% | Show ranking |
| Shaver and razor brands | 7th of 7 | 1.2% | Show ranking |
| Heat pump brands | 6th of 8 | 6.3% | Show ranking |
| Body trimmer brands | 5th of 6 | 0.09% | Show ranking |
| Hair clipper brands | 9th of 9 | 0.35% | Show ranking |
| Microwave oven brands | 6th of 6 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| AAA rechargeable batteries brands | 3rd of 3 | 3.5% | Show ranking |

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