Panasonic PT-EX800Z vs Panasonic PT-RQ7
 MSRP $5,999 | MSRP $12,392 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Throw ratio | 1.7–2.8:1 | — |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,999 | MSRP $12,392 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.5–5.7 m | — |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,500 lmDerived | 7,500 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | 90% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 7,500 lm · Eco 6,000 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 80%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.79 in | 0.65 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1024 × 768Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 4:3Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | — | Yes (scheme not stated) |
| Addressable resolution | — | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 5,000:1 | 15,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| 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 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.7–2.8:1 | — |
| Image size | 40–400 in | 50–600 in |
| Zoom | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.65×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 26.9–45.4 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±10% | — |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 45° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 240 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 240 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | + VGA, + Component, + Composite | + 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 | 0 |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 530 × 445 × 177 mm | 498 × 440 × 170 mm |
| Weight | 10,600 g | 16,600 g |
| Colours | + White | + Black |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° |
| Dust filter | Washable | None |
| Ingress protection | — | IP5X (light engine) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | 4,200 m |
| Power draw | Max 575 W | Max 670 W · Normal 540 W · Eco 410 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 10 W | — |
| 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdf | https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf |
| Spare parts | Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | — | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |