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Christie LW401 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

Christie LW401 is $682.36 cheaper. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is brighter, sharper and lighter.

Christie LW401$1,699.99 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.5–2.2:11.09–1.77:1
Light source
Lamp—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,985—
Best price
$1,699.99$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–4.7 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.64 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Picture mode memories
4—
Light source
Light source
Lamp—
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Lamp power
245 W—
Light-source life
2,500 h normal · 4,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.5–2.2:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30–600 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.47×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
—15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.6–2.12
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
-45–155%0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
±105%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Lens memory slots
3—
Vertical keystone
12°25°
Horizontal keystone
20°35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point—
Interchangeable lens
YesNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1600 × 1200DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–106 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
56–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
StereoMono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 476 × 147 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
8,500 g6,500 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 375 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.35 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, HDMI cable, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
Christie LW401$1,699.99 · Amazon
Buy
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
Buy