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InFocus INL178 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

InFocus INL178 is $1,682.36 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is sharper and in stock.

InFocus INL178$699.99 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.09–1.77:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,739—
Best price
$699.99$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.6 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,200 lm—
Brightness uniformity
85%85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,500,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
3D
Yes—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)—
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Quantum LaserSOLID SHINE
Light-source life
30,000 h max20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.62:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
—30–300 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.09×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
12.81–16.74 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–2.671.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
None±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
—35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
3420 × 2160DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
NoYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
NoYes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
278 × 216 × 116 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
2,900 g6,500 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
NoneWashable
Ingress protection
IP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
0–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m2,700 m
Power draw
Max 139 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 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 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCC, CCCFCC
Warranty
—3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
—https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
InFocus INL178$699.99 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
Buy