Panasonic PT-MZ682 vs Sony VPL-PHZ60

Panasonic PT-MZ682 is brighter and quieter. Sony VPL-PHZ60 is lighter.

	Panasonic PT-MZ682	Sony VPL-PHZ60

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)	6,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.61–2.76:1	1.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.5–5.9 m	2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)	6,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	6,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in	0.64 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	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.61–2.76:1	1.23–1.97:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Lens	—
Image size
Image size	40–400 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.71×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	26.8–45.5 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.3	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±67%	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±35%	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	Yes	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	25°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Component, HDBaseT	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	27–135 kHz	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–60 Hz	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	561 × 439 × 224 mm	422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	17,600 g	7,000 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Portrait
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Washable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,700 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 W	Max 440 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	1 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
User manual
User manual	—	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter ET-RFM200	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable