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Panasonic PT-MZ880 vs Sharp XP-A104U-B

Panasonic PT-MZ880 is quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-A104U-B is $3,664.70 cheaper, brighter and in stock.

Panasonic PT-MZ880MSRP $14,999
Sharp XP-A104U-B$11,334.30 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)10,000 lm ISO · 10,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$14,999—
Best price
—$11,334.30
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)10,000 lm ISO · 10,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 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
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Multi-Laser Drive Engine—
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
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, 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 g24,400 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 490 W · Normal 435 W · Eco 315 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 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 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-MZ880MSRP $14,999
Sharp XP-A104U-B$11,334.30 · Amazon
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