Panasonic PT-MZ680 vs Panasonic PT-MZ780
Panasonic PT-MZ680 is $2,000 cheaper and lighter. Panasonic PT-MZ780 is brighter.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light outputISO | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $9,999 | $11,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.5–5.9 m | 3.5–5.9 m |
| Picture | ||
| White light outputISO | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Brightness uniformity | ||
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | ||
| Brightness by mode | Max 6,000 lm · Eco 4,200 lm | Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm |
| Eco brightness | ||
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | 70%Derived |
| Imaging technology | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | ||
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.76 in |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Dynamic contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | ||
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | ||
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Warm-up time | ||
| Warm-up time | — | 1 s |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | 1.61–2.76:1 |
| Image size | ||
| Image size | 40–400 in | 40–400 in |
| Zoom | ||
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | ||
| Zoom ratio | 1.71×Derived | 1.71×Derived |
| Focal length | ||
| Focal length | 26.8–45.5 mm | 26.8–45.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | ||
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | 1.7–2.3 |
| Focus | ||
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ||
| Vertical lens shift | ±67% | ±67% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ||
| Horizontal lens shift | ±35% | ±35% |
| Motorised lens shift | ||
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | ||
| Vertical keystone | 25° | 25° |
| Horizontal keystone | ||
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | ||
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Interchangeable lens | ||
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| Other video inputs | ||
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | ||
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | ||
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| Control ports | ||
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | ||
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Audio outputs | ||
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | ||
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 561 × 439 × 224 mm | 561 × 439 × 224 mm |
| Weight | ||
| Weight | 17,600 g | 18,600 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 | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | ||
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | ||
| Altitude | 2,700 m | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | ||
| Power draw | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 240 W | Max 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & support | ||
| Laser class | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | ||
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | ||
| User manual | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf |
| Spare parts | ||
| Spare parts | Air filter ET-RFM100 | Air filter ET-RFM100 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap |