Epson EB-PU1007W vs Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST

	Epson EB-PU1007W MSRP $8,250	Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST
Key differences
White light outputISO	7,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	—	0.8–1.01:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $8,250	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	—	1.7–2.2 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	7,000 lmDerived	7,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	7,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	7,000 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Brightness by mode	Normal 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm	Max 7,000 lm · Normal 5,950 lm · Eco 4,900 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived	70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in	0.64 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 2,500,000:1	5,000,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
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 · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio	—	0.8–1.01:1
Image size	—	70–300 in
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.27×Derived
Focal length	—	11.3–14.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.53–1.66
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±67%	0–50%
Horizontal lens shift	±30%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Lens memory slots	10	—
Vertical keystone	45°	25°
Horizontal keystone	30°	35°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	—
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	—	10 W
Speakers	—	1
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	545 × 436 × 164 mm	414 × 424 × 167 mm
Weight	16,300 g	8,400 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	2,700 m
Power draw	Normal 448 W · Eco 379 W	Max 345 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 235 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 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual	—	https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175249
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries