Panasonic PT-FRZ50 vs ViewSonic LS860WU

Panasonic PT-FRZ50 is $965.87 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic LS860WU is lighter.

	Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic LS860WUMSRP $4,808

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.94:1	0.81–0.89:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$4,808
Best price
Best price	$3,842.13	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1–6.3 m	1.7–1.9 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ANSI
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	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 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	300,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	No	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.46–2.94:1	0.81–0.89:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	60–200 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.01×Derived	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.5–43 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2–3.4	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-44–64%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	-27–34%	±23%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	40°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	2
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	405 × 305 × 145 mm
Weight
Weight	16,000 g	6,600 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, 12.8–15.8 mm screws
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	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	4,200 m	3,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W	460 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 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	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	5 yr or 20,000 h
User manual
User manual	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS750WU_LS850WU_LS860WU/LS750WU_LS850WU_LS860WU_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable

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