Christie D4K40-RGB vs Panasonic PT-RZ44K

Christie D4K40-RGBChristie D4K40-RGB
Panasonic PT-RZ44K
Panasonic PT-RZ44K
Key differences
White light outputISO45,000 lm ISO · 40,000 lm ANSI42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI
Native resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats—HLG
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise—Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A)
Brightness
Rated brightness45,000 lmDerived42,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO45,000 lm ISO · 40,000 lm ANSI42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity—90%
Brightness by mode—Normal 42,000 lm · Eco 33,600 lm
Eco brightness—80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal1.38 in0.96 in
On-screen resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect17:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast—25,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamutOver BT.2020 95%DCI-P3 91% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)12 bit—
HDR
HDR formats—HLG
3D
3D—Yes
Light source
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
EmitterRGB triple laser—
Light-source life25,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco · 26,000 h super eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control—Continuous
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Optics
Image size—70–1,000 in
FocusMotorised—
Vertical lens shift—±55%
Horizontal lens shift—±20%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Vertical keystone—45°
Horizontal keystone—40°
Grid warpYes—
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)1Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Other video inputs+ HDBaseT, SDISDI
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system drivers—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan—27–148 kHz
Vertical scan—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)—598 × 780 × 352 mm
Weight—66,500 g
Colours—Black
Orientations360°+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount—6 × M6, 20 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter—None
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m4,200 m
Power drawMax 4,000 WMax 3,110 W · Normal 2,850 W · Eco 2,240 W
Standby—0.6 W
Mains input200–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise—Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG3RG3
MarksFCCFCC
Support & ownership
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-102958-05-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-4K40-RGB.pdfhttps://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/185900
Firmware1.3.5 (Jul 2026)—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries
RemoteIR—