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Panasonic PT-MZ682 vs Sony VPL-FHZ80

Panasonic PT-MZ682 is brighter and quieter. Sony VPL-FHZ80 is lighter.

Panasonic PT-MZ682
Sony VPL-FHZ80
Key differences
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:11.39–2.23:1
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lmMax 6,000 lm · Normal 4,800 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—8 bit
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:11.39–2.23:1
Throw measured from
Lens—
Image size
40–400 in40–600 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.71×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
26.8–45.5 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.3—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±67%-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
±35%±32%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, HDBaseTVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
27–135 kHz15–93 kHz
Vertical scan
24–60 Hz23–63 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
561 × 439 × 224 mm460 × 494 × 169 mm
Weight
17,600 g13,000 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°—
Ceiling mount
4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Dust filter
Washable—
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m—
Power draw
Max 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 WMax 397 W · Normal 397 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—11.6 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Warranty
—5 yr
User manual
—https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
Spare parts
Air filter ET-RFM200—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap—