Optoma ZU600UST vs Panasonic PT-VMW61

Optoma ZU600UST
Optoma ZU600UST
Panasonic PT-VMW61Panasonic PT-VMW61
Key differences
White light outputISO6,000 lm ISO6,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Lowest input lag8.6 msDerived—
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen0.54 m2.3–3.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness6,000 lmDerived6,200 lmDerived
White light outputISO6,000 lm ISO6,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity75%85%
Brightness by mode—Normal 6,200 lm · Eco 4,340 lm
Eco brightness—70%Derived
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal—0.64 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast2,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4—
3D
3DYes—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engineDuraCoreSOLID SHINE
Light-source life30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output controlSteps—
Constant brightness modeYes—
Cool-down time90 s—
Optics
Throw ratio0.25:11.09–1.77:1
Image size130–150 in30–300 in
Projection offset117%—
ZoomNoneOptical
Zoom ratio—1.62×Derived
Focal length3.7 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.441.6–2.12
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift—0–44%
Horizontal lens shift—±20%
Motorised lens shift—No
Vertical keystone5°35°
Horizontal keystone5°35°
Corner correction4-corner—
Interchangeable lens—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived—
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived—
Input lag1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms—
Lowest input lag8.6 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz16.2 msDerived—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0Derived—
Other video inputs—VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm
USB media playback—Yes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron, + AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan15–140 kHz15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan24–120 Hz24–100 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—None
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power15 W10 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)328 × 327 × 110 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight4,400 g6,900 g
Orientations360°+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Ceiling mountM4, 10 mm screws—
Dust filter—Washable
Ingress protectionIP6X—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity0–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m2,700 m
Power drawMax 305 W · Eco 215 WMax 370 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 230 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksFCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manualhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/1yJJZMi77BePSXMo1xpC0VFFkQYpgiTPksD4RcEq.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + User manualPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap
RemoteIR—