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Optoma ZH521 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ50

Optoma ZH521
Optoma ZH521		Panasonic PT-VMZ50Panasonic PT-VMZ50
$2,259.78
Key differences
White light outputISO5,500 lm ISO5,000 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—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Price—$2,259.78
Room fit
Distance to screen2.5–3.3 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,500 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO5,500 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity75%85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,300 lm
Eco brightness—66%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal—0.64 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
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio1.13–1.47:11.09–1.77:1
Image size30–306 in30–300 in
Projection offset116%—
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length16.9–21.6 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 keystone30°25°
Horizontal keystone30°35°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh—WUXGA: 60 Hz
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Lowest input lag8.6 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz16.7 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA, + HDBaseT
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232, + 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan15–135 kHz—
Vertical scan24–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
Ethernet—Yes
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 × 114 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight2,900 g7,200 g
Colours—White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount—M4, 8 mm screws
Dust filterNoneWashable
Ingress protectionIP6X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engineYes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity—20–80%RH
Altitude2,500 m2,700 m
Power drawMax 210 W · Eco 147 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 noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class—Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG2RG2
MarksFCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty5 yr or 12,000 h🇺🇸 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/documents/K9MwpgPSz59vAXkTCNNs6i6XlKNiiRBCCcHAz398.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap