Christie 4K13-HS vs Panasonic PT-VMZ72

	Christie 4K13-HS	Panasonic PT-VMZ72
Key differences
White light outputISO	14,800 lm ISO · 12,500 lm ANSI	7,300 lm ISO · 7,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio	—	1.09–1.77:1
Fan noise	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 40 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	—	2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	14,800 lmDerived	7,300 lmDerived
White light outputISO	14,800 lm ISO · 12,500 lm ANSI	7,300 lm ISO · 7,300 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode	—	Max 7,300 lm · Normal 6,200 lm · Eco 5,100 lm
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.95 in	0.64 in
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Colour wheel segments	3	—
Colour wheel speed	4×	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	5,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Warm-up time	—	1 s
Optics
Throw ratio	—	1.09–1.77:1
Image size	—	30–300 in
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.62×Derived
Focal length	—	15.3–24.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.58–1.91
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift	—	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone	—	35°
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	—
Max refresh at 1080p	240 HzDerived	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	—
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, + SDI	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232, + Wired IR	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15–91 kHz	15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan	24–240 Hz	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	—	10 W
Speakers	—	1
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight	43,500 g	7,000 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	360°	+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	—	M4, 8 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw	1,030 W	Max 345 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 235 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 40 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	—
Support & ownership
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-002053-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-HS-Series-4K.pdf	https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175257
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote	Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries
Remote	IR	—