Christie CP4415m-RGBH vs Panasonic PT-RZ17K

Christie CP4415m-RGBH is sharper. Panasonic PT-RZ17K is lighter.

	Christie CP4415m-RGBH	Panasonic PT-RZ17K

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
Light source
Light source	Hybrid laser + LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to Max 43 dB(A)	Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	15,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	90%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.98 in	0.8 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	17:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	25,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Hybrid laser + LED	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	50,000 h	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Optics
Image size
Image size	—	70–1,000 in
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±66%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±24%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	45°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	SDI	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	27–148 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	550 × 570 × 220 mm
Weight
Weight	60,000 g	35,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
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	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	1,060 W	Max 1,170 W · Normal 1,010 W · Eco 800 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.4 W
Mains input
Mains input	200–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to Max 43 dB(A)	Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG3	RG3
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-103943-03-christie-lit-guid-set-cp44xxm-rgbh.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries