Panasonic PT-RQ50K vs Panasonic PT-RZ44K
 Panasonic PT-RQ50K |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 50,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 50,000 lm ANSI (Normal power) | 42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| HDR formats | — | HLG |
| Fan noise | 52 dB(A) | Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A) |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 50,000 lmDerived | 42,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 50,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 50,000 lm ANSI (Normal power) | 42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | 90% |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 50,000 lm · Eco 40,000 lm | Normal 42,000 lm · Eco 33,600 lm |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | 80%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 1.38 in | 0.96 in |
| On-screen resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | 25,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | About DCI-P3 90% | DCI-P3 91% coverage |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HLG |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | Laser diodes (Blue LD, Red LD) | — |
| Light-source life | Over 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco · 26,000 h super eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Image size | — | 70–1,000 in |
| Vertical lens shift | ±45% | ±55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±16% | ±20% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 45° |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | — | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | — | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | + HDBaseT, SDI | SDI |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | — | 27–148 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 720 × 1,070 × 445 mm | 598 × 780 × 352 mm |
| Weight | — | 66,500 g |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Orientations | 360° | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | 6 × M6, 20 mm deep, 4 N·m |
| Dust filter | None | None |
| Ingress protection | — | IP5X (light engine) |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | 4,200 m |
| Power draw | Max 4,100 W · Normal 3,970 W · Eco 3,110 W | Max 3,110 W · Normal 2,850 W · Eco 2,240 W |
| Standby | 6 W | 0.6 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 52 dB(A) | Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) |
| Risk group | RG3 | RG3 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| User manual | https://ap.pnd.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2026-03/rq50k_manual_en.pdf | https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/185900 |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |