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Panasonic PT-MZ682 vs Sony VPL-PHZ61

Panasonic PT-MZ682 is quieter. Sony VPL-PHZ61 is lighter and in stock.

Panasonic PT-MZ682
Sony VPL-PHZ61$3,261.45 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)6,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:11.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Best price
—$3,261.45
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)6,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lmMax 6,400 lm · Normal 4,700 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.64 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, Custom
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
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
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:11.23–1.97:1
Throw measured from
Lens—
Image size
40–400 in40–300 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
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±67%-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
±35%±15%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
YesNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
27–135 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
24–60 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
—16 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
561 × 439 × 224 mm422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
17,600 g7,000 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Portrait
Ceiling mount
4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
WashableReplaceable
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 mHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 WMax 463 W · Normal 463 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—1 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Warranty
—5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
—https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html
Spare parts
Air filter ET-RFM200—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Panasonic PT-MZ682
Sony VPL-PHZ61$3,261.45 · Amazon
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