Panasonic PT-RZ570 vs Sony VPL-PHZ50

Panasonic PT-RZ570 is quieter. Sony VPL-PHZ50 is lighter.

	Panasonic PT-RZ570$2,988.98 · Amazon Buy	Sony VPL-PHZ50$2,848.32 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–2.9:1	1.23–1.97:1
Light source
Light source	—	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	33 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$2,499
Best price
Best price	$2,988.98	$2,848.32
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.2–6.2 m	2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI	5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	5,000 lm
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,200 lm	Max 5,000 lm · Normal 4,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Light source
Light source
Light source	—	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–2.9:1	1.23–1.97:1
Image size
Image size	40–300 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.93×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.5–43 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2–3.4	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-44–64%	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	30°
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	—	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	0	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	498 × 492 × 168 mm	422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	16,300 g	6,600 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Portrait
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	Replaceable
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	4,200 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 500 W	Max 440 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	10 W	1 W
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	33 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1 (US: Class 3R)	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Warranty
Warranty	—	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz570_manual_en.pdf	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable

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