Optoma ProScene ZU820T vs Panasonic PT-EX800Z
 MSRP $8,699 |  MSRP $5,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 7,400 lm ANSI | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 1.25–2:1 | 1.7–2.8:1 |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $8,699 | MSRP $5,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7–4.3 m | 3.5–5.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,400 lmDerived | 7,500 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 7,400 lm ANSI | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 8,800 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 95% | 90% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.79 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 5,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | No |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light engine | DuraCore | — |
| Lamp power | — | 400 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | ET-LAE300 |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h eco | 3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.25–2:1 | 1.7–2.8:1 |
| Image size | 50–300 in | 40–400 in |
| Zoom | — | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.65×Derived |
| Focal length | 18.72–29.59 mm | 26.9–45.4 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7–2.3 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±55% | ±50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±25% | ±10% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + HDBaseT | VGA, + Component, + Composite |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, + RCA |
| Control ports | RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 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) | 486 × 433 × 186 mm | 530 × 445 × 177 mm |
| Weight | 13,998 g | 10,600 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | + 360° | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Power draw | Max 520 W · Eco 260 W | Max 575 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby | — | 10 W |
| Mains input | 90–264 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/cJBRmgq5eFRmK1IYH3CEw4MoyPCaPNqqn2dGsXXG.pdf | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdf |
| Spare parts | — | Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300 |