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Optoma ZH507+ vs Panasonic PT-VMW51

Optoma ZH507+ is brighter, sharper and lighter.

Optoma ZH507+MSRP $4,369
Panasonic PT-VMW51
Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.09–1.77:1
Lowest input lag
8.2 msDerived—
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,369—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
80%85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm
Eco brightness
—70%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
300,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
20.2–320 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
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
—No
Vertical lens shift
0–16%0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.8 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, CompositeVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
50–85 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
337 × 265 × 123 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
4,500 g6,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm—
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP6X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 282 W · Eco 227 WMax 305 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 180 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80233fe8-c874-4eab-8164-2f93fa7e133d.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap