Panasonic PT-MZ780 vs Sharp XP-P701U-W
 MSRP $11,999 |  Sharp XP-P701U-W | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) | 7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | 1.08–1.76:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $11,999 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.5–5.9 m | 2.3–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,000 lmDerived | 7,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) | 7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| 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 eco | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Warm-up time | 1 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 | 1.08–1.76:1 |
| Image size | 40–400 in | 30–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.71×Derived | 1.63×Derived |
| Focal length | 26.8–45.5 mm | 15.3–24.6 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.3 | 1.58–2.02 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±67% | 0–44% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±35% | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | No |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | + VGA, HDBaseT | HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | 4K UHD |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 50–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 16 W |
| Speakers | — | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 561 × 439 × 224 mm | 480 × 407 × 143 mm |
| Weight | 18,600 g | 9,600 g |
| Colours | + Black, White | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m | 4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm |
| Dust filter | Washable | None |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,700 m | 2,600 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 W | Max 375 W · Normal 375 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.31 W |
| Networked standby | — | 0.8 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Marks | — | CE, UKCA, FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) |
| User manual | https://na.panasonic.com/ns/298346_mz880_manual_en.pdf | https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/af078f73c0cd4ba17e8dc361a213decb/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-P-Series/P701U/Manuals/Pxx1U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Pxx1U-W_manual_EN.pdf |
| Spare parts | Air filter ET-RFM100 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, Lens cap |
| Remote | — | IR |