Christie CP2308-RGBe vs Panasonic PT-EX800Z

Christie CP2308-RGBe is sharper. Panasonic PT-EX800Z is lighter.

	Christie CP2308-RGBe	Panasonic PT-EX800ZMSRP $5,999

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
Native resolution	2048 × 1080	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.7–2.8:1
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$5,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	—	3.5–5.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	90%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in	0.79 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	2048 × 1080	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	17:9Derived	4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	5,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Dynamic iris
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Over BT.2020 90% coverage	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	15 bit	—
3D
3D	Yes	No
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	400 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	ET-LAE300
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	70% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.7–2.8:1
Image size
Image size	—	40–400 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.65×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	26.9–45.4 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7–2.3
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±10%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 1
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	530 × 445 × 177 mm
Weight
Weight	53,750 g	10,600 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	10–35°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 1,000 W	Max 575 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.3 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	10 W
Mains input
Mains input	200–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001835-05-Christie-LIT-GUID-USR-CP23xx-RGBe.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300