Christie DHD850-GS vs Panasonic PT-EX800Z

Christie DHD850-GSChristie DHD850-GS
MSRP $17,995
Panasonic PT-EX800Z
Panasonic PT-EX800Z
MSRP $5,999
Key differences
White light outputISO7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Throw ratio—1.7–2.8:1
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $17,995MSRP $5,999
Room fit
Distance to screen—3.5–5.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness7,750 lmDerived7,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity—90%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.79 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived1024 × 768Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1024 × 768
Native aspect16:9Derived4:3Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast6,000:15,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Dynamic iris
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power—400 W
Replacement lamp—ET-LAE300
Light-source life20,000 h3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio—1.7–2.8:1
Image size—40–400 in
Zoom—Optical
Zoom ratio—1.65×Derived
Focal length—26.9–45.4 mm
Aperture (f-number)—1.7–2.3
Focus—Motorised
Vertical lens shift±120%±50%
Horizontal lens shift±30%±10%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Vertical keystone—40°
Horizontal keystone—30°
Grid warpYes—
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMIHDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived1Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + HDBaseT, + SDIVGA, + Component, + Composite
Max input resolution—WUXGA
Audio inputs—3.5 mm, RCA
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232
PJLink—Class 1
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan15–91 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan24–85 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power—10 W
Speakers—1
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)—530 × 445 × 177 mm
Weight23,700 g10,600 g
Colours—White
Orientations+ Portrait, + 360°+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear
Dust filter—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power drawMax 900 WMax 575 W
Standby—0.3 W
Networked standby—10 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1—
Risk groupRG2—
FDA laser noticeNotice 50—
MarksCE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Support & ownership
Warranty—3 yr
User manualhttps://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001044-03-christie-lit-man-usr-gs-series.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdf
Spare parts—Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, User manual—
RemoteIR—