Optoma ProScene ZU1900 vs Panasonic PT-RZ17K

Optoma ProScene ZU1900
Optoma ProScene ZU1900
MSRP $61,999
Panasonic PT-RZ17KPanasonic PT-RZ17K
Key differences
White light outputANSI16,000 lm ANSI16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
HDR formats—HLG
Fan noiseMax 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $61,999—
Brightness
Rated brightness16,000 lmDerived16,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI16,000 lm ANSI16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)19,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity—90%
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.96 in0.8 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:125,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
HDR
HDR formats—HLG
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Constant brightness modeYes—
Optics
Image size—70–1,000 in
AutofocusYes—
Vertical lens shift—±66%
Horizontal lens shift—±24%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Vertical keystone—45°
Horizontal keystone—40°
Corner correction4-corner—
Grid warpYesYes
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Other video inputsVGA, HDBaseT, SDI—
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Control portsRS-232, + 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink—Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan—27–148 kHz
Vertical scan—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiNone—
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speakers0—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)650 × 682 × 301 mm550 × 570 × 220 mm
Weight50,000 g35,000 g
Colours—Black
Orientations360°+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Dust filter—None
Ingress protectionIP5X (light engine)—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–50°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–85%RH10–80%RH
Altitude—4,200 m
Power drawMax 1,000 WMax 1,170 W · Normal 1,010 W · Eco 800 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.4 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG3
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr—
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/87976a43-d226-4070-9208-42864369964f.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, RemotePower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries
RemoteBacklit—