Panasonic PT-FRZ50 vs Sony VPL-FHZ70

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.94:1	1.39–2.23:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	—
Best price
Best price	$3,842.13	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1–6.3 m	3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,500 lm
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	79%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.76 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
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	Up to 20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.94:1	1.39–2.23:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.01×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.5–43 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2–3.4	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-44–64%	-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	-27–34%	±32%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	30°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	48–92 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	460 × 515 × 175 mm
Weight
Weight	16,000 g	16,000 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	4,200 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W	Max 483 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	16 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
User manual
User manual	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_10782.pdf

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