Optoma ZU707T vs Panasonic PT-VMZ72
 Optoma ZU707TMSRP $5,699 |  | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 7,300 lm ISO · 7,300 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2–1.92:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 8.2 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,699 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.6–4.1 m | 2.3–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 7,300 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 7,300 lm ISO · 7,300 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 7,000 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 7,300 lm · Normal 6,200 lm · Eco 5,100 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 70%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 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 | 300,000:1 | 5,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | DuraCore | — |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 1 s |
| Cool-down time | 90 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–1.92:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Image size | 31.5–302 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 1.62×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.63–27.9 mm | 15.3–24.6 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.3–3 | 1.58–1.91 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | -100–120% | 0–44% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±10% | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 8.2 msDerived | — |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 16.2 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Composite, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232, + 12 V trigger | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, + AMX | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15.6–95.5 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | 24–85 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 15 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 374 × 302 × 117 mm | 399 × 348 × 133 mm |
| Weight | 6,300 g | 7,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | + Portrait, 360° | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | M4, screws ≥ 5 mm | M4, 8 mm deep, 1.25 N·m |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Ingress protection | IP6X (light engine) | — |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 366 W | Max 345 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 235 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf | https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175257 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
| Remote | Backlit | — |