Panasonic PT-CMZ50 vs Panasonic PT-VMZ82

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	Panasonic PT-CMZ50	Panasonic PT-VMZ82 MSRP $8,899
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
Optics
Throw ratio	0.24:1	1.09–1.77:1
Throw reference point	Lens	—
Projection distance table	80″: 0.41 m · 85″: 0.43 m · 90″: 0.46 m · 95″: 0.48 m · 100″: 0.5 m · 110″: 0.55 m · 120″: 0.59 m	30″: 0.68–1.12 m · 40″: 0.93–1.51 m · 50″: 1.16–1.89 m · 60″: 1.39–2.26 m · 70″: 1.64–2.66 m · 80″: 1.87–3.03 m · 90″: 2.12–3.43 m · 100″: 2.35–3.8 m · 120″: 2.83–4.57 m · 150″: 3.54–5.72 m · 200″: 4.73–7.64 m · 250″: 5.92–9.56 m · 300″: 7.11–11.48 m
Zoom type	None	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×
Focus	Motorized	Manual
Vertical lens shift	—	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorized lens shift	No	No
Focal length	2.81 mm	15.3–24.6 mm
F-number	1.7	1.58–1.91
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Image size range	80–120 in	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-3–3°	-25–25°
Horizontal keystone	-3–3°	-35–35°
Corner / warp correction	4pt	Warp
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diodes	Laser diodes
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Quiet: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h	Normal: 20,000 h · Quiet: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness	50% brightness
Warm-up time	—	1 s
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame	Dynamic frame
Brightness
ISO light output	5,200 lm	8,000 lm
ANSI lumens	5,200 lm	8,000 lm
Brightness by mode	Normal: 5,200 lm · Eco quiet: 3,640 lm	Normal: 8,000 lm · Quiet1: 6,800 lm · Eco: 5,600 lm · Quiet2: 5,600 lm
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	85%	85%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	5,000,000:1
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming	Laser dimming
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	—	30 bit
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	4096 × 2160	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI IN 1: HDMI, HDCP 1.4; HDMI IN 2: HDMI, HDCP 1.4	HDMI 1: HDMI, HDCP 1.4 (CEC, DEEP COLOR); HDMI 2: HDMI, HDCP 1.4 (CEC, DEEP COLOR)
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15.6–95.5 kHz	15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–85 Hz	24–85 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes	Yes
SDI	—	No
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
PJLink class	Class 2	Class 2
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
3D
3D support	—	No
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 34 dB(A) · Quiet: 25 dB(A)	Normal: 39 dB(A) · Eco: 39 dB(A) · Quiet 1: 34 dB(A) · Quiet 2: 29 dB(A)
Noise measurement standard	—	Unspecified
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,700 m	2,700 m
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	325 W	400 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 290 W · Eco: 215 W · Quiet: 210 W	Normal: 365 W · Eco: 260 W · Quiet 1: 305 W · Quiet 2: 255 W
Standby power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Physical & installation
Width	495 mm	399 mm
Depth	421 mm	348 mm
Height	160 mm	133 mm
Weight	9.5 kg	7.4 kg
Colours / finishes	White, Black	White, Black
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M6 · Depth mm: 12 · Torque nm: 4	Thread: M4 · Thread depth mm: 8 · Torque nm: 1.25
Air filter	Washable	Washable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	FCC	—
Support & ownership
User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907	https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175257
In the box
Box contents	Remote, Power cord, Batteries	Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord