Epson PowerLite L690E vs Panasonic PT-RZ570

Epson PowerLite L690E is brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-RZ570 is $1,180.02 cheaper and in stock.

	Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169	Panasonic PT-RZ570$2,988.98 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.5–2.9:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	33 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,169	—
Best price
Best price	—	$2,988.98
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.2–6.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	—
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.5–2.9:1
Image size
Image size	50–500 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.93×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 1
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
Weight	8,210 g	16,300 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	415 W	Max 500 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	10 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz570_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD

Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169

Panasonic PT-RZ570$2,988.98 · Amazon

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