InFocus IN1046 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50
 MSRP $1,119 |  Panasonic PT-VMZ50$2,253.77 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.26–2.09:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,119 | $2,253.77 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7–4.5 m | 2.3–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 5,000 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 5,000 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 66%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| 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 source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 240 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | SP-LAMP-107 | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h max | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.26–2.09:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Image size | — | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 10% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.66×Derived | 1.62×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.5–29.01 mm | 15.3–24.64 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.1 | 1.6–2.12 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0–44% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | WUXGA: 60 Hz |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | 2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Composite | VGA, + HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, RCA | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, + AMX | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 48–85 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | — | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 345 × 261 × 99 mm | 399 × 348 × 133 mm |
| Weight | 3,300 g | 7,200 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 10 mm deep | M4, 8 mm screws |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 340 W · Eco 150 W | Max 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | CE, 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 manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11685.pdf | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp SP-LAMP-107 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | — |