Panasonic PT-RQ7 vs Sony VPL-FHZ85
 MSRP $12,392 |  $5,995 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI | 7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | — | 1.39–2.23:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $12,392 | $5,995 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | — | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,500 lmDerived | 7,300 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI | 7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 7,500 lm · Eco 6,000 lm | Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.76 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 15,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 8 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | — | Continuous |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | — | 1.39–2.23:1 |
| Image size | 50–600 in | 40–600 in |
| Zoom | — | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.6×Derived |
| Focus | — | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | — | -5–70% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±32% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 45° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | + VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, + AMX | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 498 × 440 × 170 mm | 460 × 517 × 174 mm |
| Weight | 16,600 g | 13,000 g |
| Colours | Black | Black, + White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, + Rear, + 360° | Table, Ceiling |
| Exhaust | — | Side |
| Dust filter | None | Replaceable |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 670 W · Normal 540 W · Eco 410 W | Max 506 W · Normal 506 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | — | 16 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| User manual | https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |