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Epson PowerLite L265F vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

Epson PowerLite L265F
Epson PowerLite L265F
$1,297.99
Panasonic PT-VMZ51SPanasonic PT-VMZ51S
$2,319.54
Key differences
White light outputISO4,600 lm ISO5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio1.32–2.12:11.09–1.77:1
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price$1,297.99$2,319.54
Room fit
Distance to screen2.9–4.7 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness4,600 lmDerived5,200 lmDerived
White light outputISO4,600 lm ISO5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Colour light output4,600 lm—
Brightness uniformity—85%
Brightness by modeNormal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal—0.64 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrastOver 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)Derived
EmitterBlue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness modeYes—
Warm-up time30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.32–2.12:11.09–1.77:1
Image size31–310 in30–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.61×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length18.2–29.1 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.51–1.771.6–2.12
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shiftNone0–44%
Horizontal lens shiftNone±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone30°25°
Horizontal keystone30°35°
Interchangeable lensNoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan—15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan—24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power16 W10 W
Speakers—1
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)325 × 299 × 90 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight4,200 g6,500 g
Colours+ Black+ White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filterReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power drawMax 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksFCC, + ULFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap