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Panasonic PT-FRZ50 vs ViewSonic LS832WU

Panasonic PT-FRZ50 is quieter and in stock. ViewSonic LS832WU is $1,043.13 cheaper and lighter.

Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS832WUMSRP $2,799
Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.46–2.94:10.25:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
—$2,799
Best price
$3,842.13—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1–6.3 m0.54 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,000 lm (peak)
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm—
Eco brightness
79%Derived—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
NoYes
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 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
1.46–2.94:10.25:1
Image size
40–300 in80–170 in
Projection offset
—133%
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
2.01×Derived—
Focal length
21.5–43 mm3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2–3.42.44
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
-44–64%None
Horizontal lens shift
-27–34%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
40°10°
Horizontal keystone
20°10°
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, Microphone
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–91 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
—10 W
Speakers
01
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 492 × 168 mm382 × 318 × 132 mm
Weight
16,000 g5,800 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 10 mm
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
4,200 m3,048 m
Power draw
Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W328 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—CE, FCC
Warranty
—3 yr
User manual
https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS832WU/LS832WU_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
—Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon
Buy
ViewSonic LS832WUMSRP $2,799