Christie 4K1600-JS vs Panasonic PT-MZ17K

Christie 4K1600-JSChristie 4K1600-JS
Panasonic PT-MZ17K
Panasonic PT-MZ17K
Key differences
White light outputISO16,600 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)
HDR formatsHDR10—
Fan noiseNormal 45 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Brightness
Rated brightness16,600 lmDerived16,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO16,600 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity—85%
Brightness by mode—Max 16,500 lm · Eco 11,500 lm
Eco brightness—70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.8 in1 in
On-screen resolution3840 × 2400DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)—
Addressable resolution3840 × 2400—
Colour wheel segments4—
Colour wheel speed4×—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast25,000:13,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10—
3D
3DYes—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 50,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Optics
Image size—80–600 in
FocusMotorised—
Vertical lens shift—±60%
Horizontal lens shift—±20%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Lens memory slots5—
Vertical keystone—45°
Horizontal keystone—40°
Grid warpYes—
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p240 HzDerived—
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Other video inputsHDBaseT, SDIHDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution3840 × 2400DCI 4K
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan15.38–135 kHz—
Vertical scan23.98–120 Hz—
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)—650 × 440 × 211 mm
Weight29,400 g22,500 g
Colours—Black, White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,048 mUp to 2,700 m
Power drawMax 1,020 W · Normal 1,020 W · Eco 840 WMax 950 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 580 W
StandbyUp to 0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standbyUp to 6 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 45 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG3—
FDA laser noticeNotice 57Notice 57
MarksCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-002122-03-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Jazz-Series.pdf—
Firmware1.4.0 (Jul 2026)—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries
RemoteIR—