Christie Captiva DHD400S vs Panasonic PT-TX350

Christie Captiva DHD400S is brighter, sharper and quieter. Panasonic PT-TX350 is lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI	3,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	1,800:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25:1	0.46:1
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	$1,999.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.55 m	0.93 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,500 lm ISO · 3,100 lm ANSI	3,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.63 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	4:3Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	1,800:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	20,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	230 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	ET-LAL510
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h	10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	4 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25:1	0.46:1
Image size
Image size	80–100 in	50–100 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	6.08 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	15°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	15°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	383 × 310 × 103 mm	335 × 329 × 134 mm
Weight
Weight	5,500 g	3,900 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm	M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	5–90%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 335 W · Eco 225 W	Max 300 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 2	—
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 15,000 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000816-02-christie-lit-man-usr-captiva.pdf	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194386
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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