Panasonic PT-MZ17K vs Panasonic PT-RZ17K

Panasonic PT-MZ17K
Panasonic PT-MZ17K
Panasonic PT-RZ17KPanasonic PT-RZ17K
Key differences
White light outputISO16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
HDR formats—HLG
Fan noiseNormal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Brightness
Rated brightness16,500 lmDerived16,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO16,500 lm ISO (Normal power)16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity85%90%
Brightness by modeMax 16,500 lm · Eco 11,500 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal1 in0.8 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:125,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
HDR
HDR formats—HLG
3D
3D—Yes
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
EmitterBlue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Optics
Image size80–600 in70–1,000 in
Vertical lens shift±60%±66%
Horizontal lens shift±20%±24%
Motorised lens shiftYesYes
Vertical keystone45°45°
Horizontal keystone40°40°
Grid warp—Yes
Interchangeable lensYesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsHDBaseT, SDI—
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 2
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan—27–148 kHz
Vertical scan—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)650 × 440 × 211 mm550 × 570 × 220 mm
Weight22,500 g35,000 g
ColoursBlack, + WhiteBlack
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Dust filterWashableNone
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity10–80%RH10–80%RH
AltitudeUp to 2,700 m4,200 m
Power drawMax 950 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 580 WMax 1,170 W · Normal 1,010 W · Eco 800 W
Standby0.5 W0.4 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk group—RG3
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
User manual—https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries