Optoma ZU600UST vs Panasonic PT-VMZ60
 |  Panasonic PT-VMZ60$2,998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 8.6 msDerived | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Price | — | $2,998 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.54 m | 2.3–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Brightness uniformity | 75% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 67%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | DuraCore | — |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Steps | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Image size | 130–150 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 117% | — |
| Zoom | None | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.62×Derived |
| Focal length | 3.7 mm | 15.3–24.64 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.44 | 1.6–2.12 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0–44% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Vertical keystone | 5° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | 5° | 35° |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 8.6 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 16.2 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | — | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, + AMX | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–140 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 15 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 328 × 327 × 110 mm | 399 × 348 × 133 mm |
| Weight | 4,400 g | 7,200 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | 360° | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 10 mm screws | — |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Ingress protection | IP6X | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 0–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 305 W · Eco 215 W | Max 420 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 270 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/1yJJZMi77BePSXMo1xpC0VFFkQYpgiTPksD4RcEq.pdf | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + User manual | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Lens cap |
| Remote | IR | — |