Panasonic PT-RZ660 vs Sony VPL-PHZ61
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 Panasonic PT-RZ660MSRP $14,549 | Sony VPL-PHZ61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel model | — | BrightEra LCD Panel |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 0.64 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Pixel shift | None | — |
| Colour wheel segments | Phosphor wheel with a "quartet colour harmonizer" (a fourth, yellow segment added to the red/green/blue segments) | — |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | — | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.7–2.4:1 | 1.23–1.97:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 50″: 1.82–2.57 m · 60″: 2.2–3.1 m · 70″: 2.58–3.63 m · 80″: 2.95–4.16 m · 90″: 3.33–4.69 m · 100″: 3.71–5.21 m · 120″: 4.47–6.27 m · 150″: 5.6–7.86 m · 200″: 7.5–10.5 m · 250″: 9.39–13.14 m · 300″: 11.28–15.79 m · 350″: 13.18–18.43 m · 400″: 15.07–21.07 m · 500″: 18.86–26.36 m · 600″: 22.64–31.65 m | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.41× | 1.6× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | -16–50% | -35–55% |
| Horizontal lens shift | -30–10% | ±15% |
| Motorized lens shift | — | No |
| Focal length | 25.6–35.7 mm | — |
| F-number | 1.7–1.9 | — |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | No |
| Image size range | 50–600 in | 40–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -40–40° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -15–15° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Two laser modules (blue laser, 448-462 nm label) with a phosphor wheel | Laser diode |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h · Long life1: 43,000 h · Long life2: 61,000 h · Long life3: 87,000 h | Rated: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | 50% brightness | — |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Laser wavelengths | B 455 nmDerived | — |
| Light-source dimming | — | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 6,000 lm | 6,400 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 6,000 lm | — |
| Brightness by mode | — | Standard: 6,400 lm · Middle: 4,700 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 8 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 16 W |
| Speaker count | 0 | 1 |
| Audio channels | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI IN: HDMI | HDMI (Input B): HDMI 2.0; HDMI (Input C): HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–92 Hz |
| HDBaseT | Yes | Yes |
| SDI | Yes | — |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | — | No |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| PJLink class | Class 1 | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 35 dB(A) | Standard: 37 dB(A) · Middle: 34 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 4,200 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | — | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Portrait |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 700 W | 463 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Standby normal: 3 W · Quick startup: 85 W · Standby eco: 0.3 W | Standard: 463 W |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 3 W | 1 W |
| Power supply | Internal | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 498 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 581 mm | 338 mm |
| Height | 200 mm | 129 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 kg | 7 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | — | Side |
| Colours / finishes | Black, White | — |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M6 · Screw length mm: 12 · Holes: 5 | — |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | Yes |
| Air filter | — | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | — |
| Laser product class | Class 3R (USA and Canada); Class 1 (other countries or regions) | — |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| User manual | https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rz770_rz660_manual_en.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Lens cap, Lens mount cover, Cd rom | Remote, Battery, Power cord, Light shield, Setup guide |
| Remote type | — | IR |