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Panasonic PT-TMZ400 vs ViewSonic PS502X

Panasonic PT-TMZ400 is sharper. ViewSonic PS502X is lighter.

Panasonic PT-TMZ400
ViewSonic PS502XMSRP $529
Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
0.43:10.62:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)—
MSRP
—$529
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.93 m1.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:115,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power
—240 W
Replacement lamp
—RLC-128
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco4,000 h normal · 12,000 h dynamic
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.43:10.62:1
Image size
50–105 in60–300 in
Zoom
DigitalDigital
Focal length
6.08 mm7.15 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.82.7
Focus
ManualManual
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
15°19°
Horizontal keystone
15°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4K1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
15.6–91.1 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
349 × 370 × 138 mm309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
4,900 g2,870 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
4 × M4—
Dust filter
Washable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m3,657 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 240 W · Normal 215 W · Eco 165 W295 W
Standby
About 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
About 14 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/208179—
Spare parts
—Lamp RLC-128
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide