Christie M 4K15 RGB vs Panasonic PT-MZ17K

Panasonic PT-MZ17K is sharper, quieter and lighter.

	Christie M 4K15 RGBMSRP $51,995	Panasonic PT-MZ17K

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	15,750 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 43.5 dB(A) · Eco 41 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$51,995	—
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	15,750 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI	16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Max 16,500 lm · Eco 11,500 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.95 in	1 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	About BT.2020 98% coverage	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Optics
Image size
Image size	—	80–600 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±60%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	45°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 · 2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	SDI	HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	650 × 440 × 211 mm
Weight
Weight	38,100 g	22,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
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	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m	Up to 2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 1,212 W · Normal 827 W	Max 950 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 580 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 43.5 dB(A) · Eco 41 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries