Epson PowerLite L690SE vs Panasonic PT-RZ660

	Epson PowerLite L690SE MSRP $5,710	Panasonic PT-RZ660 $4,292.34
Key differences
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.7–2.4:1
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	35 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,710	$4,292.34
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.1–1.5 m	3.7–5.2 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,000 lmDerived	6,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	6,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
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
Pixel shift	—	None
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	10,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths	—	B 455 nmDerived
Light-source life	30,000 h max · 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.7–2.4:1
Image size	100–500 in	50–600 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.4×Derived	1.41×Derived
Focal length	7.54–10.55 mm	25.6–35.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2	1.7–1.9
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-16–50%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	-30–10%
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	15°
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	1Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	+ VGA, HDBaseT, + SDI
Max input resolution	—	WUXGA
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers	+ Control4, Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers	0	0
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 581 × 200 mm
Weight	9,299 g	23,100 g
Colours	White	+ Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount	—	5 × M6, 12 mm screws
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
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	4,200 m
Power draw	Max 432 W · Normal 432 W · Eco 313 W	Max 700 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.3 W
Networked standby	2.4 W	3 W
Power supply	Built in	Built in
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	35 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr
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/2025-08/rz770_rz660_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap, + Software CD