Christie DWU860-iS vs Panasonic PT-MZ882

Christie DWU860-iS is lighter.

	Christie DWU860-iS	Panasonic PT-MZ882

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI	8,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 8,200 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25–2:1	1.61–2.76:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 34 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7–4.3 m	3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,500 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI	8,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 8,200 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Max 8,200 lm · Eco 5,700 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.76 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h max	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25–2:1	1.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	—	Lens
Image size
Image size	60–200 in	40–400 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	1.71×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7–2.3
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±110%	±67%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±50%	±35%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 · HDMI 2.0	3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15.38–91.15 kHz	27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
Weight	13,700 g	18,600 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 520 W · Eco 415 W	Max 465 W · Normal 415 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 34 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 50	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, CCC, KC, PSE, RCM	—
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001934-03-LIT-MAN-USR-Inspire-Series.pdf	—
Firmware
Firmware	1.10.0 (Dec 2025)	—
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	IR	—