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Optoma ZH521 vs Panasonic PT-VMW51

Optoma ZH521 is brighter, sharper and lighter.

Optoma ZH521
Panasonic PT-VMW51
Key differences
White light outputISO
5,500 lm ISO5,200 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—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,500 lm ISO5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
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
—0.64 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
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—SOLID SHINE
Light-source life
30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30–306 in30–300 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.6 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.43–2.781.6–2.12
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—0–44%
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
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
—Yes
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 × 114 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
2,900 g6,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
NoneWashable
Ingress protection
IP6X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
2,500 m2,700 m
Power draw
Max 210 W · Eco 147 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
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
5 yr or 12,000 h3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/K9MwpgPSz59vAXkTCNNs6i6XlKNiiRBCCcHAz398.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap