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Panasonic PT-EX800Z vs Sharp XP-P721Q-W

Panasonic PT-EX800Z is lighter. Sharp XP-P721Q-W is sharper and in stock.

Panasonic PT-EX800ZMSRP $5,999
Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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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)7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:11.25–2:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Best price
—$6,241.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.7 m2.8–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.79 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
5,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
NoYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
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 eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:11.25–2:1
Image size
40–400 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.65×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
26.9–45.4 mm18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.32–2.4
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%±55%
Horizontal lens shift
±10%±25%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
—5
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeHDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W20 W
Speakers
12
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
530 × 445 × 177 mm486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight
10,600 g14,700 g
Colours
WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter
WashableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
—3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 575 WMax 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
10 WUp to 2 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 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—CE, UKCA
Warranty
3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300—
In the box
In the box
—Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Panasonic PT-EX800ZMSRP $5,999
Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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