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InFocus IN1044 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

InFocus IN1044
InFocus IN1044
MSRP $999
Panasonic PT-VMZ50Panasonic PT-VMZ50
$2,253.77
Key differences
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio1.34–2.22:11.09–1.77:1
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseMax 32 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $999$2,253.77
Room fit
Distance to screen2.7–4.5 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness—5,000 lmDerived
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)5,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity85%85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness—66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.63 in0.64 in
On-screen resolution1024 × 768DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect4:3Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—Rec. 709 90% coverage
3D
3D—No
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power240 W—
Replacement lampSP-LAMP-107—
Light-source life20,000 h max20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio1.34–2.22:11.09–1.77:1
Image size—30–300 in
Projection offset14%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.66×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length17.5–29.01 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.7–2.11.6–2.12
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift—±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone30°25°
Horizontal keystone30°35°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh—WUXGA: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 1.4DerivedHDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + CompositeVGA, + HDBaseT
Max input resolution4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan48–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power16 W10 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)345 × 99 × 261 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight3,300 g7,200 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mountM4, 10 mm deepM4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m2,700 m
Power drawMax 340 WMax 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.4 W
Networked standbyUp to 2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 32 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group—RG2
MarksCE, UKCA, FCC, CCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty—🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manualhttps://cdn.infocus.com/2022/06/InFocus_LightPro_Advanced_LCD_Series_EN_v2.0.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
Spare partsLamp SP-LAMP-107—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, + VGA cablePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—