Epson PowerLite L530U vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50

	Epson PowerLite L530U MSRP $2,943	Panasonic PT-FRZ50 $3,809.24
Key differences
White light outputISO	5,200 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.46–2.94:1
Fan noise	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $2,943	$3,809.24
Room fit
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.1–6.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,200 lmDerived	5,200 lmDerived
White light outputISO	5,200 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output	5,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	86%	—
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived	79%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.67 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
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 2,500,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories	10	—
3D
3D	—	No
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	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.46–2.94:1
Image size	50–500 in	40–300 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	2.01×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	2–3.4
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan	15–92 kHz	—
Vertical scan	50–85 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers	1	0
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight	8,200 g	16,000 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	4,200 m
Power draw	Normal 301 W · Eco 232 W	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby	0.3 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 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://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61218.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12H808001 · Mount V12H809001	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap	—