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Panasonic PT-FRZ55 vs ViewSonic LS740HD

Panasonic PT-FRZ55 is sharper. ViewSonic LS740HD is quieter, lighter and in stock.

Panasonic PT-FRZ55
ViewSonic LS740HD$995 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.8:11.13–1.47:1
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,099
Best price
—$995
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.7 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI5,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm (peak)
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm—
Eco brightness
80%Derived—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
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—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.8:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
40–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—132%
Zoom
NoneOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
11.9 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.752.43–2.78
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±4.4%—
Horizontal lens shift
±2.1%—
Motorised lens shift
Yes—
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
20°30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—720p: 120 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, Composite, HDBaseT—
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
—15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesNo
Audio
Speaker power
—15 W
Speakers
01
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 481 × 168 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
16,400 g3,000 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m3 × M4, screws ≤ 8 mm, 55 × 82.3 mm spacing
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
4,200 m3,660 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W210 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
—3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS740W_LS740HD/LS740W_LS740HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Panasonic PT-FRZ55
ViewSonic LS740HD$995 · Amazon
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