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Panasonic PT-MZ14K vs Sony VPL-FHZ131L

Panasonic PT-MZ14K is brighter, quieter and lighter.

Panasonic PT-MZ14K
Sony VPL-FHZ131LMSRP $14,999
Key differences
White light outputISO
14,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 14,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)13,000 lm ISO
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
MSRP
—$14,999
Picture
White light outputISO
14,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 14,000 lm ANSI (Normal power)13,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—13,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 14,000 lm · Eco 9,800 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
1 in1 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, Custom
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Image size
80–600 in—
Vertical lens shift
±60%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
—6
Vertical keystone
45°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)HDMI
Other video inputs
HDBaseT, SDIVGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
—15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
—48–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
650 × 440 × 211 mm544 × 564 × 205 mm
Weight
22,500 g27,000 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°—
Ceiling mount
4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Dust filter
Washable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
Up to 2,700 mHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 800 W · Normal 720 W · Eco 460 WMax 1,076 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—21.6 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries—