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NEC NP-M403H vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

NEC NP-M403H is $1,482.46 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is brighter, sharper and in stock.

NEC NP-M403H$899.89 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.09–1.77:1
Light source
Lamp—
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,599—
Best price
$899.89$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.6 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
10,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Picture mode memories
7—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Lamp—
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Lamp power
270 W—
Replacement lamp
NP30LP—
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 5,500 h normal · 8,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
18–30.6 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.4–3.21.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
25°35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
368 × 291 × 108 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
3,700 g6,500 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
—Washable
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,400 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.9 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, VGA cable, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-M403H$899.89 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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