Panasonic PT-MZ11K vs Panasonic PT-REQ12

Panasonic PT-MZ11K is quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-REQ12 is brighter.

	Panasonic PT-MZ11K	Panasonic PT-REQ12

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	11,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 11,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)	12,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 12,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.36–2.1:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	—	2.9–4.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	11,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 11,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)	12,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 12,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Max 11,000 lm · Eco 7,700 lm	Normal 12,000 lm · Eco 9,600 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	70%Derived	80%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	1 in	0.8 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2400
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	25,000:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
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 · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	—	1.36–2.1:1
Image size
Image size	80–600 in	70–1,000 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.54×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	23.9–37.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.84–2.31
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±29%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	45°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	40°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, SDI	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	650 × 440 × 211 mm	498 × 648 × 212 mm
Weight
Weight	22,500 g	28,700 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Washable	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	Up to 2,700 m	4,200 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 615 W · Normal 540 W · Eco 360 W	Max 1,030 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 680 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
User manual
User manual	—	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/212059
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries