Panasonic PT-FRZ55 vs Sony VPL-PHZ50
 Panasonic PT-FRZ55 |  Sony VPL-PHZ50$2,249 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI | 5,000 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Price | — | $2,249 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.7 m | 2.6–4.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 5,000 lmDerived | 5,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI | 5,000 lm ISO |
| Colour light output | — | 5,000 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm | Max 5,000 lm · Normal 4,000 lm |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 0.64 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2 | 2.2, + 2.4 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | Z-Phosphor |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Image size | 40–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | None | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 11.9 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.75 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | ±4.4% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±2.1% | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | No |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 20° | 30° |
| Interchangeable lens | No | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + Composite, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | 4K UHD |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, + RCA | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 16 W |
| Speakers | 0 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 498 × 481 × 168 mm | 422 × 338 × 129 mm |
| Weight | 16,400 g | 6,600 g |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, + 360° | + Portrait |
| Ceiling mount | 5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m | — |
| Dust filter | None | Replaceable |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W | Max 440 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184 | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable |