Panasonic PT-FRZ55 vs Sony VPL-PHZ51

Panasonic PT-FRZ55 is quieter. Sony VPL-PHZ51 is lighter and in stock.

	Panasonic PT-FRZ55	Sony VPL-PHZ51$2,688.25 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Best price
Best price	—	$2,688.25
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7 m	2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,300 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	80%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
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	Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2	2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
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
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.23–1.97:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	11.9 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.75	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±4.4%	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±2.1%	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	25°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
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 × 481 × 168 mm	422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	16,400 g	6,800 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	Replaceable
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 463 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	1 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)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	—	5 yr
User manual
User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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