Epson EB-PQ2220B vs Panasonic PT-RZ24K

	Epson EB-PQ2220B MSRP $90,466	Panasonic PT-RZ24K
Key differences
White light outputISO	20,000 lm ISO	20,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 20,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise	Normal 48 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)	Normal 46 dB(A) · Eco 46 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
Colour light output	20,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.8 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	25,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
HDR
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Image size	60–1,000 in	70–1,000 in
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±55%
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	—
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	—
Horizontal scan	—	27–148 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
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	550 × 570 × 220 mm
Weight	29,200 g	35,000 g
Colours	—	Black
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter	—	None
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	4,200 m
Power draw	Normal 1,431 W · Eco 975 W	Max 1,470 W · Normal 1,310 W · Eco 1,020 W
Standby	0.5 W	0.4 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 46 dB(A) · Eco 46 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG3	RG3
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC, + UL	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h	—
User manual	—	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries