Epson PowerLite 118 vs Panasonic PT-LB426

Epson PowerLite 118 is in stock. Panasonic PT-LB426 is brighter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.48–1.77:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$580—
Best price
$567—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–3.6 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,800 lm—
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
Max 3,800 lm · Normal 3,600 lm · Eco 2,500 lm—
Eco brightness
66%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.63 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 16,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
210 W230 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAL510
Light-source life
8,000 h normal · 17,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.77:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
16.9–20.28 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.721.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
1080p—
Audio inputs
Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
302 × 260 × 92 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
2,800 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
3 × M4, 9 mm screwsM4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 345 W · Normal 303 W · Eco 235 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries