Christie DHD850-GS vs Panasonic PT-MZ880

Christie DHD850-GSChristie DHD850-GS
MSRP $17,995
Panasonic PT-MZ880
Panasonic PT-MZ880
MSRP $14,999
Key differences
White light outputISO7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio—1.61–2.76:1
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $17,995MSRP $14,999
Room fit
Distance to screen—3.5–5.9 m
Brightness
Rated brightness7,750 lmDerived8,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO7,750 lm ISO · 6,900 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity—85%
Brightness by mode—Max 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm
Eco brightness—70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.76 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast6,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
3D
3DYes—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light engine—Multi-Laser Drive Engine
Light-source life20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Warm-up time—1 s
Optics
Throw ratio—1.61–2.76:1
Image size—40–400 in
Zoom—Optical
Zoom ratio—1.71×Derived
Focal length—26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)—1.7–2.3
Focus—Motorised
Vertical lens shift±120%±67%
Horizontal lens shift±30%±35%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Vertical keystone—25°
Horizontal keystone—30°
Corner correction—4-corner
Grid warpYes—
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived3Derived
Other video inputsVGA, HDBaseT, + SDIVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IRRS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan15–91 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan24–85 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)—561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight23,700 g18,600 g
Colours—Black, White
Orientations+ Portrait, 360°+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power drawMax 900 WMax 490 W · Normal 435 W · Eco 315 W
Standby—0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG2RG2
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://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf
Spare parts—Air filter ET-RFM100
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + User manualPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—