Panasonic PT-MZ782 vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

Panasonic PT-MZ782 is quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Best price
—$8,055.43
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 7,500 lm · Eco 5,200 lm—
Eco brightness
69%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
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
Throw measured from
Lens—
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
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±67%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±35%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
25°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
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, Component, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
27–135 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–60 Hz24–120 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 mm599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
18,600 g24,100 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
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 385 W · Eco 275 WNormal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
0.5 W0.28 W
Networked standby
—0.8 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 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf
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
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