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Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

Christie Captiva DWU500S
Christie Captiva DWU500S		Panasonic PT-VMZ50Panasonic PT-VMZ50
$2,253.79
Key differences
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Price—$2,253.79
Room fit
Distance to screen0.54 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,000 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity—85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness—66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.67 in0.64 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—Rec. 709 90% coverage
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Image size130–150 in30–300 in
Zoom—Optical
Zoom ratio—1.62×Derived
Focal length—15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.41.6–2.12
Focus—Manual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shift—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift—±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone—25°
Horizontal keystone—35°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Lens materialGlass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh—WUXGA: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA, + HDBaseT
Max input resolutionWUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + Microphone3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power10 W10 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)383 × 318 × 88 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight5,800 g7,200 g
Colours+ Black, WhiteWhite
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, + PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount—M4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power drawMax 350 W · Eco 250 WMax 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksCE, FCC, UL, CCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty—🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
Firmware1.2.0 (Jun 2026)—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—