Emotn C1 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ61
 Emotn C1MSRP $159 |  Panasonic PT-VMZ61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 6,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode) |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.36:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | 30 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $159 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0 m | 2.3–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 6,200 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 6,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 8,500 lm | 6,600 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | 720p (1280 × 720)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 5,500:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | — | SOLID SHINE |
| Light-source life | Up to 50,000 h | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Image size | 45–200 in | 30–300 in |
| Zoom | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.62×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 15.3–24.64 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.6–2.12 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0–44% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 15° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 35° |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Composite | VGA, + HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | — | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15.6–91.1 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–100 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | — | 399 × 348 × 133 mm |
| Weight | — | 6,900 g |
| Colours | White | + Black, White |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | — | Max 370 W · Normal 335 W · Eco 240 W |
| Standby | — | 0.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h) |
| User manual | — | https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/ |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | — | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap |