Epson EB-PQ2220B vs Panasonic PT-MZ20K

	Epson EB-PQ2220B MSRP $90,466	Panasonic PT-MZ20K
Key differences
White light outputISO	20,000 lm ISO	20,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 20,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 48 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $90,466	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	20,000 lmDerived	20,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	20,000 lm ISO	20,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 20,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)
Colour light output	20,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Brightness by mode	—	Max 20,000 lm · Eco 14,000 lm
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	—	1 in
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Image size	60–1,000 in	80–600 in
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°	45°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, SDI	HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers	0	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	586 × 492 × 185 mm	650 × 440 × 211 mm
Weight	29,200 g	23,000 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter	—	Washable
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	Up to 2,700 m
Power draw	Normal 1,431 W · Eco 975 W	Max 1,100 W · Normal 1,050 W · Eco 630 W
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 48 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG3	—
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	Notice 57
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries