Christie LW551i vs Panasonic PT-VMZ60

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	Christie LW551i MSRP $5,985	Panasonic PT-VMZ60 MSRP $5,499
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800	1920 × 1200
Optics
Throw ratio	1.5–3:1	1.09–1.77:1
Projection distance table	—	30″: 0.68–1.12 m · 40″: 0.93–1.51 m · 50″: 1.16–1.89 m · 60″: 1.39–2.26 m · 70″: 1.64–2.66 m · 80″: 1.87–3.03 m · 90″: 2.12–3.43 m · 100″: 2.35–3.8 m · 120″: 2.83–4.57 m · 150″: 3.54–5.72 m · 200″: 4.73–7.64 m · 250″: 5.92–9.56 m · 300″: 7.11–11.48 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×
Focus	Motorized	Manual
Vertical lens shift	-40–125%	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	±22%	±20%
Motorized lens shift	Yes	No
Focal length	—	15.3–24.64 mm
F-number	—	1.6–2.12
Interchangeable lens	Yes	—
Image size range	30–600 in	30–300 in
Lens memory	3	—
Vertical keystone	-12–12°	-25–25°
Horizontal keystone	-20–20°	-35–35°
Corner / warp correction	8pt	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	330 W UHP lamp (standard mode 2,500 h, eco mode 3,000 h)	Laser Diode
Lamp wattage	330 W	—
Light source life	Normal: 2,500 h · Eco: 3,000 h	Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h · Quiet: 20,000 h
Life definition	—	50% brightness
Light-source dimming	—	Continuous
Brightness
ISO light output	—	6,000 lm
ANSI lumens	5,500 lm	—
Brightness by mode	—	Normal: 6,000 lm · Eco: 4,000 lm · Quiet: 4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	—	85%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	3,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	Laser dimming
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memories	4	—
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speaker count	2	1
Audio channels	Stereo	Mono
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1600 × 1200	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm, Rca	—
Horizontal scan frequency	15–106 kHz	—
Vertical scan frequency	56–120 Hz	—
HDBaseT	—	Yes
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Wired IR input	Yes	—
PJLink class	Class 1	Class 2
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 31 dB(A)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 27 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	2,700 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	—
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	480 W	420 W
Power consumption by mode	—	Normal: 380 W · Eco: 270 W · Quiet: 265 W
Standby power	0.35 W	0.4 W
Power supply	—	Internal
Physical & installation
Width	498 mm	399 mm
Depth	476 mm	348 mm
Height	147 mm	133 mm
Weight	8.9 kg	7.2 kg
Colours / finishes	—	White, Black
Air filter	—	Washable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	—	RG2
Laser product class	—	USA and Canada: Class 3R (IEC 60825-1:2007); other regions: Class 1 (IEC/EN 60825-1:2014)
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UL, CE, CCC	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty	500 hours or one year (whichever comes first)	—
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Power cord, Computer cable, Hdmi dvi cable, Remote control, Batteries, Lens cover, Adapter cover, Cable holder, Security label, Software cd, Manual cd	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover
Remote type	IR	—