InFocus IN1048SL vs Panasonic PT-MZ680
 $2,096.90 |  Panasonic PT-MZ680MSRP $9,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.4–2.24:1 | 1.61–2.76:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Price | $2,096.90 | MSRP $9,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.1–5.0 m | 3.5–5.9 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 6,000 lm · Eco 4,200 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 70%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.76 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor)Derived | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light engine | Quantum Laser | — |
| Light-source life | Up to 30,000 h | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.4–2.24:1 | 1.61–2.76:1 |
| Image size | 20–300 in | 40–400 in |
| Projection offset | 103% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 1.71×Derived |
| Focal length | 20.91–32.62 mm | 26.8–45.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7–2.3 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–15% | ±67% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±35% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4 | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 3Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Horizontal scan | 15.38–91.15 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 374 × 302 × 117 mm | 561 × 439 × 224 mm |
| Weight | 5,500 g | 17,600 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° |
| Dust filter | None | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 341 W · Eco 190 W | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 240 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.5 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 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Marks | CE, FCC, CCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr or 20,000 h | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdf | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf |
| Spare parts | — | Air filter ET-RFM100 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable, Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | — |