Optoma ZU607T vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50

Optoma ZU607T is $1,143.13 cheaper and lighter.

	Optoma ZU607T$2,699 · Amazon Buy	Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	1.46–2.94:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	8.2 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$6,099	—
Best price
Best price	$2,699	$3,842.13
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–4.1 m	3.1–6.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	6,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	79%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	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
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
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	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	1.46–2.94:1
Image size
Image size	31.5–302 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	2.01×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.63–27.9 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.3–3	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-100–120%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±10%	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
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 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
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
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	2	0
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	6,300 g	16,000 g
Colours
Colours	White	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 5 mm, 0.78 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	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	High-altitude mode	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 366 W · Normal 300 W	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	—
Remote
Remote	Backlit	—

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