Epson PowerLite 118 vs Panasonic PT-TMW380

	Epson PowerLite 118 $568.99	Panasonic PT-TMW380
Key differences
White light outputISO	3,800 lm ISO	3,800 lm ISO (Normal power) · 3,800 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio	1.48–1.77:1	0.43:1
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Price	$568.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	3.0–3.6 m	0.93 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	3,800 lmDerived	3,800 lmDerived
White light outputISO	3,800 lm ISO	3,800 lm ISO (Normal power) · 3,800 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	Normal 3,800 lm · Eco 2,660 lm
Eco brightness	66%Derived	70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.64 in
On-screen resolution	1024 × 768Derived	WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Lamp power	210 W	—
Light-source life	8,000 h normal · 17,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.48–1.77:1	0.43:1
Image size	30–300 in	50–105 in
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived	—
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm	6.08 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.49–1.72	1.8
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone	30°	15°
Horizontal keystone	30°	15°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution	1080p	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	+ Microphone	+ 3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, + AMX
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers	1	—
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 260 × 92 mm	349 × 370 × 138 mm
Weight	2,800 g	4,900 g
Colours	—	White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	3 × M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter	Replaceable	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw	Max 345 W · Normal 303 W · Eco 235 W	Max 230 W · Normal 205 W · Eco 155 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	14 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr (light source 3 mo)	—
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + User manual, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, + Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries