LG ProBeam BU60RG vs Panasonic PT-CMZ50

LG ProBeam BU60RG is $372 cheaper and brighter. Panasonic PT-CMZ50 is sharper.

LG ProBeam BU60RG$3,527 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-CMZ50$3,899 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:10.24:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,999—
Best price
$3,527$3,899
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.6 m0.51 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
6,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Up to 20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.08:10.24:1
Image size
40–300 in80–120 in
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived—
Focal length
—2.81 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±50%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
—3°
Horizontal keystone
—3°
Auto keystone
No—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
webOS—
OS version
6—
Storage
8 GB—
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI ARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
370 × 290 × 156 mm495 × 421 × 160 mm
Weight
9,700 g9,500 g
Colours
White, GreyBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
0–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 460 WMax 325 W · Normal 290 W · Eco 215 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
3 yr—
User manual
—https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
LG ProBeam BU60RG$3,527 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-CMZ50$3,899 · Amazon
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