NEC NP-PA622U vs Panasonic PT-RZ660
 MSRP $6,599 |  Panasonic PT-RZ660$4,292.34 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode) | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.5–3.02:1 | 1.7–2.4:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $6,599 | $4,292.34 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–6.5 m | 3.7–5.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,200 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode) | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Brightness by mode | Max 6,200 lm · Eco 4,960 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.67 in |
| Panel alignment | Whole-image | — |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 6,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | 7 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| 3D glasses sync | RF | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Lamp power | 350 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | NP26LP | — |
| Laser wavelengths | — | B 455 nmDerived |
| Light-source life | 3,000 h normal · 4,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–3.02:1 | 1.7–2.4:1 |
| Image size | 30–500 in | 50–600 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.01×Derived | 1.41×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 25.6–35.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7–1.9 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | -10–50% | -16–50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±30% | -30–10% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | 15° |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT, + SDI |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232, + Wired IR | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–153 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | 0 |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 499 × 359 × 142 mm | 498 × 581 × 200 mm |
| Weight | 8,400 g | 23,100 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | 5 × M6, 12 mm screws |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,650 m · high-altitude mode | 4,200 m |
| Power draw | Max 483 W · Normal 460 W · Eco 362 W | Max 700 W |
| Standby | 0.16 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby | 7.9 W | 3 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) | 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | + CE | + FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/PA622U_manual_ENG.pdf | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rz770_rz660_manual_en.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, Lens cap, Software CD | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap, Software CD |
| Remote | IR | — |