Optoma ZU507TST vs Panasonic PT-RZ570

Optoma ZU507TST is lighter. Panasonic PT-RZ570 is $861.96 cheaper and quieter.

	Optoma ZU507TST$3,850.94 · Amazon Buy	Panasonic PT-RZ570$2,988.98 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.58:1	1.5–2.9:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	8.2 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	33 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$5,249	—
Best price
Best price	$3,850.94	$2,988.98
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.2 m	3.2–6.2 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	300,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	—
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	DuraCore	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.58:1	1.5–2.9:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	40–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	110%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.93×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	8.51 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.75	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-100–110%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±4%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	15°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	15°	20°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 1
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–140 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	2	0
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	374 × 302 × 117 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
Weight	5,300 g	16,300 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 5 mm	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 366 W · Eco 240 W	Max 500 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	10 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/98c447dd-b8c6-4e8f-a7e9-bfc55ea19fd3.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz570_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD
Remote
Remote	IR · backlit	—

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