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Optoma ZH462 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

Optoma ZH462
Optoma ZH462
MSRP $2,399
Panasonic PT-VMZ50Panasonic PT-VMZ50
$2,259.78
Key differences
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Lowest input lag8.6 msDerived—
Fan noiseMax 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $2,399$2,259.78
Room fit
Distance to screen2.5–3.3 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness—5,000 lmDerived
White light output—5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)5,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity75%85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness—66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.64 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—Rec. 709 90% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output controlSteps—
Cool-down time90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Image size30.72–320 in30–300 in
Projection offset116%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length16.9–21.61 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.43–2.781.6–2.12
FocusManualManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shiftNone0–44%
Horizontal lens shiftNone±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone30°25°
Horizontal keystone30°35°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 HzWUXGA: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived—
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms—
Lowest input lag8.6 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz17 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution—DCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan15–140 kHz—
Vertical scan24–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power15 W10 W
Speakers11
Layout—Mono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)274 × 216 × 109 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight3,402 g7,200 g
ColoursWhiteWhite
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mountM4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, 8 mm screws
Dust filter—Washable
Ingress protectionIP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity—20–80%RH
Altitude2,500 m2,700 m
Power drawMax 205 W · Eco 128 WMax 370 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 235 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.4 W
Power supplyExternal adapter—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksFCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 2,500 h · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 10,000 h (light source 5 yr or 10,000 h)
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—