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NEC NP610 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

NEC NP610 is $2,117.36 cheaper and lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is brighter, sharper and in stock.

NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native contrast (on/off)
500:1—
Throw ratio
—1.09–1.77:1
Light source
Lamp—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,799—
Best price
$264.99$2,382.35
Room fit
Distance to screen
—2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.63 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
500:1—
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit—
Picture mode memories
6—
Light source
Light source
Lamp—
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Lamp power
230 W—
Replacement lamp
NP07LP—
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
—1.09–1.77:1
Image size
21–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.62×Derived
Focal length
19.8–23.7 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–21.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
—35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
—2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1600 × 1200DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
7 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
308 × 262 × 93.5 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
2,990 g6,500 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
ReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
High-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 312 W · Normal 312 W · Eco 237 WMax 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W
Standby
—0.5 W
Networked standby
10 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
—3 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/english/NP610_manual_E.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Remote
IR—
NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
Buy