NEC NP-P474U vs Panasonic PT-FRZ55

NEC NP-P474U is lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-FRZ55 is brighter and quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
4,700 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.2–2:10.8:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Max 37 dB(A) · Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,849—
Best price
$1,349.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.3 m1.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,700 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
18,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2
Picture mode memories
7—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power
305 W—
Replacement lamp
NP44LP—
Light-source life
4,000 h max · 6,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Warm-up time
6 s—
Cool-down time
0 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2:10.8:1
Image size
30–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.67×Derived—
Focal length
17.2–27.7 mm11.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–2.081.75
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–55%±4.4%
Horizontal lens shift
±15%±2.1%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
20°20°
Auto keystone
No—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens material
Plastic—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
420 × 322 × 133 mm498 × 481 × 168 mm
Weight
4,700 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 424 W · Normal 364 W · Eco 286 WMax 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
0.14 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 37 dB(A) · Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr) · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr—
User manual
https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p554u/P554U_manual_ENG_v7.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—
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