Panasonic Washing machine

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Panasonic

Good7/10

Japanese electronics and appliance group making everything from batteries to air conditioners and TVs.

Founded: 1918
From: Japan
HQ: Kadoma, Japan
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Japan, China, Malaysia and other Asian plants
Also sold as: National

www.panasonic.com

Washing machine

Good7/10Mid-range

Panasonic sells solid top and front loaders, strongest in top loaders for AU and NZ. It rates well for repairability. A sensible, unflashy choice.

Good at

ActiveFoam top loaders suit AU/NZ buyers
Rated highly repairable by Consumer NZ
Front loaders with hygiene and drying-assist modes

Weak at

Smaller range than LG or Samsung
Fewer smart features than rivals

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Consumer NZ gives Panasonic a 'High' repairability rating; stocked at Noel Leeming.

ActiveFoam top loadersStainMasterFront loaders (NA-V series)

Best for: Top-loader buyers wanting a dependable, repairable machine

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Washing machine brands

Panasonic is #7 of 16, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	GE AppliancesUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	HaierChina	7/10Good	Budget
7	PanasonicJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
10	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
11	WestinghouseUnited States	6.5/10Mixed	Mid-range
12	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
13	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
14	BekoTurkey	6/10Mixed	Budget
15	HotpointUnited States	6/10Mixed	Budget
16	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.