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Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Panasonic PT-TW381R

Christie Captiva DHD400S is brighter, sharper and quieter. Panasonic PT-TW381R is lighter.

Christie Captiva DHD400S$1,999.99 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-TW381R
Key differences
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native contrast (on/off)
1,800:1—
Throw ratio
0.25:10.46:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Best price
$1,999.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m0.99 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.59 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
1,800:1—
Dynamic contrast
—20,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—8 bit
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Lamp power
—230 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAL510
Light-source life
20,000 h10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
4 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:10.46:1
Image size
80–100 in50–100 in
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
—6.08 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.8
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical keystone
—15°
Horizontal keystone
—15°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI—
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA—
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 310 × 103 mm335 × 329 × 134 mm
Weight
5,500 g3,900 g
Colours
Black, WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm4 × M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
5–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 335 W · Eco 225 WMax 300 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 2—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCMFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 15,000 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr—
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-01/tw381r_manual_en.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, USB cable
Remote
IR—
Christie Captiva DHD400S$1,999.99 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-TW381R