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Panasonic PT-MZ780 vs Sharp XP-A104U-B

Panasonic PT-MZ780 is quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-A104U-B is $664.70 cheaper, brighter and in stock.

Panasonic PT-MZ780MSRP $11,999
Sharp XP-A104U-B$11,334.30 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)10,000 lm ISO · 10,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$11,999—
Best price
—$11,334.30
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)10,000 lm ISO · 10,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
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
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 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
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Warm-up time
1 s—
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—
Vertical lens shift
±67%—
Horizontal lens shift
±35%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
25°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
561 × 439 × 224 mm599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
18,600 g24,400 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Dust filter
WashableNone
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m3,650 m
Power draw
Max 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 W810 W
Standby
0.5 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 3R)Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
Warranty
3 yr3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/A104U-W_manual_EN_v2_SerialC-en.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter ET-RFM100—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
—IR
Panasonic PT-MZ780MSRP $11,999
Sharp XP-A104U-B$11,334.30 · Amazon
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