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Epson EB-PU1008W vs Panasonic PT-MZ780

Epson EB-PU1008W is $1,999.01 cheaper, brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-MZ780 is quieter.

Epson EB-PU1008W$9,999.99 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-MZ780MSRP $11,999
Key differences
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
—1.61–2.76:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$9,900$11,999
Best price
$9,999.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
—3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,500 lm ISO7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Colour light output
8,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
85%85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Up to 2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Warm-up time
—1 s
Optics
Throw ratio
—1.61–2.76:1
Image size
—40–400 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.71×Derived
Focal length
—26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7–2.3
Focus
—Motorised
Vertical lens shift
±67%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
±30%±35%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
45°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI (HDCP 2.3)3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
545 × 436 × 164 mm561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
16,300 g18,600 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
—2,700 m
Power draw
Normal 559 W · Eco 469 WMax 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
—RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61020.pdfhttps://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf
Spare parts
—Air filter ET-RFM100
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Epson EB-PU1008W$9,999.99 · Amazon
Buy
Panasonic PT-MZ780MSRP $11,999