Panasonic PT-TW380 vs ViewSonic LS625X

Panasonic PT-TW380 is sharper and lighter.

	Panasonic PT-TW380	ViewSonic LS625XMSRP $1,199

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI	3,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.46:1	0.49:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	—	$1,199
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.99 m	1.00 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI	3,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	20,000:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	10 bit
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
Lamp power	230 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ET-LAL510	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.46:1	0.49:1
Image size
Image size	50–100 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	None
Focal length
Focal length	6.08 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	15°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	15°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	335 × 329 × 134 mm	383 × 291 × 147 mm
Weight
Weight	3,900 g	6,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m	4 × M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,700 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 300 W	305 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194386	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS625X_LS625W/LS625X_LS625W_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR