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Optoma ZH507+ vs Panasonic PT-VMZ71

Optoma ZH507+ is lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ71 is $1,051.23 cheaper, brighter and sharper.

Optoma ZH507+MSRP $4,369
Panasonic PT-VMZ71$3,317.77 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
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 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,369—
Best price
—$3,317.77
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,500 lm ANSIPreliminary7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,500 lm7,500 lm (peak)
Brightness uniformity
80%85%
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—None
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)
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
—14.5 s
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°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
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
Other video inputs
VGA, CompositeVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone—
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 g7,000 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm4 × M4, 8 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
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 420 W · Normal 390 W · Eco 275 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 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
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80233fe8-c874-4eab-8164-2f93fa7e133d.pdfhttps://20033507.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20033507/Product%20Documents/Projectors/Panasonic/Panasonic%20PT-VM%20User%20Manual.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Wi-Fi donglePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Optoma ZH507+MSRP $4,369
Panasonic PT-VMZ71$3,317.77 · Amazon
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