Christie LWU502 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

Christie LWU502 is brighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is quieter, lighter and in stock.

	Christie LWU502	Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,525 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.4–2.3:1	1.09–1.77:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	—	$2,382.35
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.0–5.0 m	2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,525 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 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
Light source
Light source	Lamp	—
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	SOLID SHINE
Lamp power
Lamp power	300 W	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.4–2.3:1	1.09–1.77:1
Image size
Image size	—	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.64×Derived	1.62×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.6–2.12
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	25°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	35°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseT	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–106 kHz	15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	60–120 Hz	24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	460 × 334 × 138 mm	399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
Weight	7,200 g	6,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 440 W	Max 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, UL	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-001057-02-christie-lit-man-usr-ap-series.pdf	https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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