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Optoma ZU500USTe vs Panasonic PT-VMW51

Optoma ZU500USTe is sharper and lighter.

Optoma ZU500USTeMSRP $4,349
Panasonic PT-VMW51
Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,349—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.54 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ANSI5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
85%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
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
100,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
DuraCoreSOLID SHINE
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
132–155 in30–300 in
Projection offset
117%—
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.62×Derived
Focal length
3.7 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
—±20%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
10°35°
Horizontal keystone
10°35°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
—No
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 mm, Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15.38–91.15 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
383 × 318 × 111 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
5,800 g6,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, screws ≥ 10 mm—
Dust filter
—Washable
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 400 WMax 305 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 180 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/b79db040-9ffd-4f59-892d-cbbed63daaed.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
Remote
IR · backlit—