Panasonic PT-FRZ55 vs ViewSonic LS740-4K

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	Panasonic PT-FRZ55	ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.4–2.24:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$1,799.99
Best price
Best price	—	$1,799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7 m	3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ANSI
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	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
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 · 30,000 h super eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	124%
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%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±2.1%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	25°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	30°
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	1
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	286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	16,400 g	3,100 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	4,200 m	3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W	165 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
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 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Hazard distance
Hazard distance	—	1 m
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500-4K/LSD500-4K_LS740-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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