Panasonic PT-MZ680 vs ViewSonic PRO10100
 Panasonic PT-MZ680MSRP $9,999 |  MSRP $2,615 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputANSI | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | — |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $9,999 | MSRP $2,615 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.5–5.9 m | — |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | 6,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 6,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,000 lm ANSI | 6,000 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Max 6,000 lm · Eco 4,200 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.7 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 5 |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 4,400:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 370 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | RLC-087 |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 1,500 h normal · 2,000 h dynamic |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | — |
| Image size | 40–400 in | — |
| Zoom | Optical | — |
| Zoom ratio | 1.71×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 26.8–45.5 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | — |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±67% | ±50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±35% | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | 20° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 1Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, + HDBaseT | VGA, + Composite |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | 1680 × 1050 |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–87 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 10 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 | 453 × 390 × 212 mm |
| Weight | 17,600 g | 13,900 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | — | 4 × M6 |
| Dust filter | Washable | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 0–85%RH |
| Altitude | 2,700 m | 3,048 m |
| Power draw | Max 360 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 240 W | Max 480 W |
| Standby | 0.5 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Marks | — | CE, FCC, UL, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/Pro10 Series/Pro10 Series_UG_ENG.pdf |
| Spare parts | Air filter ET-RFM100 | Lamp RLC-087 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable |