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Panasonic PT-RZ17K vs Sharp XP-X171Q-B

Sharp XP-X171Q-B is quieter and lighter.

Panasonic PT-RZ17K
Sharp XP-X171Q-B
Key differences
White light outputISO
16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI16,500 lm ISO · 16,500 lm ANSI
HDR formats
HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)Normal 41 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
Picture
White light outputISO
16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI16,500 lm ISO · 16,500 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.8 in0.8 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—3840 × 2400
Dynamic contrast
25,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HLG—
3D
Yes—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue + red laser
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Image size
70–1,000 in—
Zoom
—Optical
Focus
—Motorised
Vertical lens shift
±66%±60%
Horizontal lens shift
±24%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
—10
Vertical keystone
45°36°
Horizontal keystone
40°36°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
—HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution
DCI 4K3840 × 2400
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
Class 2Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
27–148 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
550 × 570 × 220 mm500 × 606 × 216 mm
Weight
35,000 g29,500 g
Colours
BlackBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
NoneNone
Ingress protection
—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
4,200 m3,000 m
Power draw
Max 1,170 W · Normal 1,010 W · Eco 800 WMax 1,290 W · Normal 1,290 W · Eco 1,100 W
Standby
0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—3 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)Normal 41 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG3RG3
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdfhttps://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/bfbdc1786ebbdcac530e12a01f3f006f/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-X-Series/Shared/ProductManuals/X141Q-B_manual_EN.pdf?fn=X141Q-B_manual_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR