Optoma ZU707T vs Panasonic PT-CMZ50

Optoma ZU707T is lighter.

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	0.24:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	8.2 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$5,699	—
Best price
Best price	$3,799	$3,899
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–4.1 m	0.51 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	7,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	70%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 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	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	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	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	90 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–1.92:1	0.24:1
Image size
Image size	31.5–302 in	80–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.6×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	17.63–27.9 mm	2.81 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.3–3	1.7
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-100–120%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±10%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	3°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	3°
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 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
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	495 × 421 × 160 mm
Weight
Weight	6,300 g	9,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 5 mm	M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X (light engine)	—
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	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 366 W	Max 325 W · Normal 290 W · Eco 215 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 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	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	Backlit	—

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