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NEC NP-PA622U vs Panasonic PT-EW730Z

NEC NP-PA622U is sharper and lighter. Panasonic PT-EW730Z is $600 cheaper, brighter and quieter.

NEC NP-PA622UMSRP $6,599
Panasonic PT-EW730ZMSRP $5,999
Key differences
White light outputISO
6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode)7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.5–3.02:11.7–2.8:1
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$6,599$5,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.2–6.5 m3.7–6.0 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode)7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—90%
Brightness by mode
Max 6,200 lm · Eco 4,960 lm—
Eco brightness
80%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Panel alignment
Whole-image—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
6,000:15,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
7—
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
350 W400 W
Replacement lamp
NP26LPET-LAE300
Light-source life
3,000 h normal · 4,000 h eco3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.5–3.02:11.7–2.8:1
Image size
30–500 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.01×Derived1.65×Derived
Focal length
—26.9–45.4 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7–2.3
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
-10–50%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±30%±10%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMIHDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IRRS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
499 × 359 × 142 mm530 × 445 × 177 mm
Weight
8,400 g10,600 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,650 m · high-altitude modeUp to 2,700 m
Power draw
Max 483 W · Normal 460 W · Eco 362 WMax 575 W
Standby
0.16 W0.3 W
Networked standby
7.9 W10 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CE—
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr—
User manual
https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/PA622U_manual_ENG.pdf—
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD
Remote
IR—