Panasonic PT-RZ570 vs Sony VPL-PHZ51
 Panasonic PT-RZ570$2,972.86 |  $2,677.04 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.9:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Fan noise | 33 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Price | $2,972.86 | $2,677.04 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.2–6.2 m | 2.6–4.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 5,200 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 5,200 lm ISO · 5,200 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 5,300 lm |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 5,200 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 0.64 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, Custom |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor)Derived | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | 20,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.9:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Image size | 40–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.93×Derived | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 21.5–43 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2–3.4 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | -44–64% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 20° | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, + RCA | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | — |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 16 W |
| Speakers | 0 | 1 |
| Layout | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 498 × 492 × 168 mm | 422 × 338 × 129 mm |
| Weight | 16,300 g | 6,800 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, + Rear, + Portrait, + 360° | Table, Ceiling |
| Dust filter | None | Replaceable |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 500 W | Max 463 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 10 W | 1 W |
| Power supply | Built in | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 33 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 5 yr |
| User manual | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/rz570_manual_en.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Software CD | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |
| Remote | — | IR |