Panasonic PT-MZ680 vs Sony VPL-PHZ60
 Panasonic PT-MZ680MSRP $9,999 |  | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $9,999 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.5–5.9 m | 2.6–4.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ISO |
| Colour light output | — | 6,000 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Max 6,000 lm · Eco 4,200 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Image size | 40–400 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.71×Derived | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 26.8–45.5 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±67% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±35% | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | No |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | VGA, + Composite, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | 4K UHD |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 16 W |
| Speakers | — | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 561 × 439 × 224 mm | 422 × 338 × 129 mm |
| Weight | 17,600 g | 7,000 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, + Rear, + 360° | Table, Ceiling, + Portrait |
| Dust filter | Washable | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,700 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 240 W | Max 440 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
| Spare parts | Air filter ET-RFM100 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable |