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Christie Captiva DWU500S vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

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Christie Captiva DWU500S
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Best price
—$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.54 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.64 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
130–150 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°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens material
Glass—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
—15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 318 × 88 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
5,800 g6,500 g
Colours
Black, WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 350 W · Eco 250 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCFCC
Warranty
—3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001919-04-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Captiva-DWU500S.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
Firmware
1.2.0 (Jun 2026)—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
Christie Captiva DWU500S
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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