Panasonic vs Sharp:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sharp had more branded searches than Panasonic among microwave oven brands in New Zealand. Sharp had about 720 branded searches, while Panasonic had 90. Sharp made up 26.9% of all microwave oven brand searches we track, and Panasonic accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microwave oven brands, Sharp appeared in all five answers and Panasonic in four. Panasonic was mentioned before Sharp in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sharp, about 8 searches for every 1 for Panasonic
Who does AI mention more?
Sharp, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Panasonic, named ahead of Sharp in every answer
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Top microwave oven brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sharp appeared in all five answers. Panasonic was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Panasonic was listed before Sharp in every answer.
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.
- Sharp5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Panasonic4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Breville3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microwave oven brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microwave oven brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microwave oven brand in New Zealand for everyday cooking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“microwave oven nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small microwave oven”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Panasonic or Sharp more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Panasonic and Sharp by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six microwave oven brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sharp, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Breville | Sharp | Samsung | Bosch | LG | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 29% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 10.5% | 14.5% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.2% | 25.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.1% | 22.9% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 10% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.8% | 23.4% | 19% | 10.2% | 14.1% | 4.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 25.1% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 15.7% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 14.5% | 9.5% | 13.6% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 15.2% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.3% | 25.6% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 6% |
| Aug 2026 | 31% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 26.9% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 3.4% |
How has the Panasonic and Sharp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sharp was ahead of Panasonic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand moved from 3% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand moved from 24.9% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand microwave oven brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sharp gained share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 26.9%.
In September 2026, Panasonic lost share of searches among microwave oven brands in New Zealand, from 3.9% to 3.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panasonic’s and Sharp’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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