InFocus IN1048SL vs Panasonic PT-MZ682

InFocus IN1048SL is quieter, lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-MZ682 is brighter and sharper.

Key differences
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.61–2.76:1
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Best price
$1,921.19—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
85%85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.76 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Quantum Laser—
Light-source life
Up to 30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
—Lens
Image size
20–300 in40–400 in
Projection offset
103%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.71×Derived
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7–2.3
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–15%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
—±35%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.43 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
1—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
374 × 302 × 117 mm561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
5,500 g17,600 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
NoneWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 341 W · Eco 190 WMax 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
CE, FCC, CCC—
Warranty
5 yr or 20,000 h—
User manual
https://cdn.infocus.com/2026/06/UG_Authentic-I_IN1048SL_49SL_EN-v2.pdf—
Spare parts
—Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
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