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Panasonic PT-EW730Z vs Panasonic PT-MZ682

Panasonic PT-EW730Z is brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-MZ682 is sharper and quieter.

Panasonic PT-EW730ZMSRP $5,999
Panasonic PT-MZ682
Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:11.61–2.76:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.7–6.0 m3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
90%85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
5,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
3D
No—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
400 W—
Replacement lamp
ET-LAE300—
Light-source life
3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:11.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
—Lens
Image size
40–400 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.65×Derived1.71×Derived
Focal length
26.9–45.4 mm26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.31.7–2.3
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
±10%±35%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
40°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseTVGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
1—
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
530 × 445 × 177 mm561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
10,600 g17,600 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
WashableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
Up to 2,700 m2,700 m
Power draw
Max 575 WMax 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
10 W—
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Spare parts
Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap