Epson PowerLite L690SU vs Panasonic PT-RZ6

Epson PowerLite L690SU is lighter, broader on HDR and in stock. Panasonic PT-RZ6 is quieter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,661	—
Best price
Best price	$4,127.77	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7–2.9 m	—
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	90%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 6,500 lm · Eco 5,200 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	80%Derived
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
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	15,000:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HLG
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	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
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
Image size
Image size	60–400 in	50–600 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.72×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	11.6–19.9 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.1	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	45°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
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
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 440 × 170 mm
Weight
Weight	9,979 g	16,600 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
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	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 590 W · Normal 460 W · Eco 350 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	—	https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134AF0	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries

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