Optoma ZK551 vs Panasonic PT-FRZ55

Optoma ZK551 is lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-FRZ55 is quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
5,100 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:10.8:1
Lowest input lag
4.4 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Best price
$1,899—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–5.0 m1.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,100 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
75%85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.67 in
Native resolution
—WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.42.2
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, 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
DuraCore—
Light-source life
30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
90 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.4–2.24:10.8:1
Image size
20–300 in40–300 in
Projection offset
102%—
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.6×Derived—
Focal length
20.91–32.62 mm11.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.5–3.261.75
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–15.1%±4.4%
Horizontal lens shift
—±2.1%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
—VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–150 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–240 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
15 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm498 × 481 × 168 mm
Weight
3,500 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—None
Ingress protection
IP6XPreliminary—
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 245 W · Normal 245 W · Eco 170 WMax 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterPreliminary—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCFCC
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/K5mU9Peeq4zSbamp55pR5XFag9nk3bx7MMN5DCWz.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—
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