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Christie DWU860-iS vs Panasonic PT-MZ880

Christie DWU860-iS is brighter and lighter.

Christie DWU860-iS
Panasonic PT-MZ880MSRP $14,999
Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI8,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.61–2.76:1
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
—$14,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.3 m3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 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
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
—Multi-Laser Drive Engine
Light-source life
20,000 h max20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
—1 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.25–2:11.61–2.76:1
Image size
60–200 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.71×Derived
Focal length
—26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7–2.3
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±110%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
±50%±35%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
—25°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.03 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
2—
Layout
Stereo—
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
—561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
13,700 g18,600 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m2,700 m
Power draw
Normal 520 W · Eco 415 WMax 490 W · Normal 435 W · Eco 315 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 34 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM—
Warranty
—3 yr
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdfhttps://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf
Firmware
1.10.0 (Dec 2025)—
Spare parts
—Air filter ET-RFM100
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—