Panasonic PT-EW730Z vs Panasonic PT-MZ780
 MSRP $5,999 | MSRP $11,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.7–2.8:1 | 1.61–2.76:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,999 | MSRP $11,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.7–6.0 m | 3.5–5.9 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,000 lmDerived | 7,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 70%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.76 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 5,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 400 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | ET-LAE300 | — |
| Light-source life | 3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Warm-up time | — | 1 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.7–2.8:1 | 1.61–2.76:1 |
| Image size | 40–400 in | 40–400 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.65×Derived | 1.71×Derived |
| Focal length | 26.9–45.4 mm | 26.8–45.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | 1.7–2.3 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | ±67% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±10% | ±35% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 3Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Component, + Composite, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, RCA | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 530 × 445 × 177 mm | 561 × 439 × 224 mm |
| Weight | 10,600 g | 18,600 g |
| Colours | White | + Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | 4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m |
| Dust filter | Washable | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | Up to 2,700 m | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 575 W | Max 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 10 W | — |
| Power supply | Built in | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
| User manual | — | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300 | Air filter ET-RFM100 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Software CD | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap |