Christie Mirage 304K vs Panasonic PT-RZ34K

	Christie Mirage 304K	Panasonic PT-RZ34K
Key differences
White light outputANSI	29,000 lm ANSI	30,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 30,500 lm ANSI (Normal power)
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	—	HLG
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise	—	Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A)
Brightness
Rated brightness	29,000 lmDerived	30,500 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	29,000 lm ANSI	30,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 30,500 lm ANSI (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity	—	90%
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 30,500 lm · Eco 24,000 lm
Eco brightness	—	79%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	1.38 in	0.96 in
On-screen resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	17:9Derived	16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	20,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	—	About DCI-P3 90%
HDR
HDR formats	—	HLG
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine	—	Laser diodes (Blue LD, Red LD)
Lamp power	450 W	—
Light-source life	1,500 h	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	70% brightness	50% brightness
Optics
Image size	—	70–1,000 in
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	—	±55%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	—	45°
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	—	HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)	—	1Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT, + SDI
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Horizontal scan	—	27–135 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	598 × 780 × 353 mm
Weight	About 70,000 g	68,600 g
Colours	—	Black
Orientations	360°	360°
Dust filter	—	None
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,000 m	4,200 m
Power draw	Max 3,800 W	Max 2,450 W · Normal 2,010 W · Eco 1,590 W
Standby	—	13 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	—	Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group	RG3	RG3
Marks	FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-101778-15-Christie-LIT-MAN-USR-Mirage-304K.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz34k_manual_en_1.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote	Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries
Remote	IR	—