Panasonic PT-EW730Z vs Sharp XP-V731U

Panasonic PT-EW730Z is quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-V731U is $1,404.13 cheaper, sharper and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:10.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Best price
—$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.7–6.0 m0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
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
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
3D
No—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
400 W—
Replacement lamp
ET-LAE300—
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
3,000 h normal · 4,500 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:10.32–5.93:1
Image size
40–400 in30–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.65×Derived18.53×Derived
Focal length
26.9–45.4 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.3—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±10%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
530 × 445 × 177 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
10,600 g11,200 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
WashableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
Up to 2,700 m2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 575 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.3 W0.16 W
Networked standby
10 W1.6 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 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Marks
—CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-manual-en.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—IR · backlit
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