Panasonic PT-FRQ60 vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50

Panasonic PT-FRQ60 is brighter. Panasonic PT-FRZ50 is $1,357.74 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon Buy	Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.93:1	1.46–2.94:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	8 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	$5,199.87	$3,842.13
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.2–6.5 m	3.1–6.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	90%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	80%Derived	79%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.67 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, Custom	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HLG	—
3D
3D	—	No
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.93:1	1.46–2.94:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.01×Derived	2.01×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.5–43 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2–3.4	2–3.4
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-48–71%	-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	-27–34%	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	20°
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	27–292 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–240 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers
Speakers	0	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	498 × 492 × 168 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
Weight	16,400 g	16,000 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	None
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	4,200 m	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
User manual
User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	—

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