Christie LWU502 vs Panasonic PT-CMZ50

Christie LWU502 is brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-CMZ50 is quieter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
5,525 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.4–2.3:10.24:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Best price
—$3,899
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–5.0 m0.51 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,525 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.64 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 dimming
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power
300 W—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.3:10.24:1
Image size
—80–120 in
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.64×Derived—
Focal length
—2.81 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical keystone
—3°
Horizontal keystone
—3°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IRRS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–106 kHz15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan
60–120 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
460 × 334 × 138 mm495 × 421 × 160 mm
Weight
7,200 g9,500 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m2,700 m
Power draw
Max 440 WMax 325 W · Normal 290 W · Eco 215 W
Standby
—0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCC, ULFCC
User manual
https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001057-02-christie-lit-man-usr-ap-series.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—
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