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Optoma ZH451 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

Optoma ZH451 is lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ50 is brighter, sharper and in stock.

Optoma ZH451
Panasonic PT-VMZ50$2,247.70 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.09–1.77:1
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived—
Fan noise
Max 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$4,499
Best price
—$2,247.70
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
75%85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness
—66%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
—Rec. 709 90% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–3.261.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—WUXGA: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
2,998 g7,200 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
0–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,500 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 170 W · Eco 120 WMax 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.4 W
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/mpTwkm9mUWvfsgMhppFmV04EqeoeeRYWmvKy7tBF.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Optoma ZH451
Panasonic PT-VMZ50$2,247.70 · Amazon
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