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Epson PowerLite L690E vs Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST

Epson PowerLite L690E is quieter. Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST is brighter.

Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169
Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST
Key differences
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.8–1.01:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,169—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m1.7–2.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
6,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 7,000 lm · Normal 5,950 lm · Eco 4,900 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.64 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:15,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)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—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.8–1.01:1
Image size
50–500 in70–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.27×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm11.3–14.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.71.53–1.66
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%0–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm414 × 424 × 167 mm
Weight
8,210 g8,400 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
ReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m2,700 m
Power draw
415 WMax 345 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 235 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr—
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175249
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries