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Optoma ZH520 vs Panasonic PT-VMW51

Optoma ZH520 is sharper, quieter and lighter.

Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699
Panasonic PT-VMW51
Key differences
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived—
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,699—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
75%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
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life
Up to 30,000 h max20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30.72–320 in30–300 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.61 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.43–2.781.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 109 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
3,402 g6,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm—
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
2,500 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 205 W · Eco 128 WMax 305 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 180 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19.5 V—
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 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 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap