Epson EB-PQ2008W vs Panasonic PT-RZ7

Epson EB-PQ2008W is brighter. Panasonic PT-RZ7 is sharper and lighter.

	Epson EB-PQ2008W	Panasonic PT-RZ7

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm	Normal 7,500 lm · Eco 6,000 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	70%Derived	80%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.67 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	5,000,000:1	15,000:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Image size
Image size	—	50–600 in
Focus
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±60%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	45°	45°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers
Speakers	—	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	545 × 436 × 164 mm	498 × 440 × 170 mm
Weight
Weight	18,600 g	16,600 g
Colours
Colours	White	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 522 W · Normal 522 W · Eco 424 W	Max 660 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 400 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h	—
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd64101.pdf	https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries