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Optoma ZK450 vs Panasonic PT-CMZ50

Optoma ZK450 is quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-CMZ50 is $1,850 cheaper and in stock.

Optoma ZK450MSRP $5,749
Panasonic PT-CMZ50$3,899 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:10.24:1
Lowest input lag
4.4 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,749—
Best price
—$3,899
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m0.51 m
Picture
White light output
—5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,200 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
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
300,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
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)
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
1.4–2.24:10.24:1
Image size
26–303 in80–120 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived—
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm2.81 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–3.261.7
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical keystone
30°3°
Horizontal keystone
30°3°
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms · 120 Hz 8 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)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 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan
24–240 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm495 × 421 × 160 mm
Weight
3,000 g9,500 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
—2,700 m
Power draw
Max 185 W · Eco 126 WMax 325 W · Normal 290 W · Eco 215 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)—
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/cbd58627-8cc5-43de-9633-fa24cd20bd45.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manualPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Optoma ZK450MSRP $5,749
Panasonic PT-CMZ50$3,899 · Amazon
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