Epson PowerLite L530U vs Panasonic PT-FRZ55

Epson PowerLite L530U is lighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.8:1
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,943—
Best price
$2,547—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m1.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
5,200 lm—
Brightness uniformity
86%85%
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lmNormal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm
Eco brightness
70%Derived80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 2,500,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
10—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue 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—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.8:1
Image size
50–500 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived—
Focal length
20–31.8 mm11.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.71.75
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%±4.4%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±2.1%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–92 kHz—
Vertical scan
50–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm498 × 481 × 168 mm
Weight
8,200 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Normal 301 W · Eco 232 WMax 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61218.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184
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 capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
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