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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S vs Panasonic PT-VMZ60

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is $609.69 cheaper and lighter. Panasonic PT-VMZ60 is brighter.

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-VMZ60$2,992.04 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)6,000 lm ISO
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$5,499
Best price
$2,382.35$2,992.04
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.3–3.8 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)6,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
85%85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm
Eco brightness
—67%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.64 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Light source
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
SOLID SHINE—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
1.09–1.77:11.09–1.77:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.62×Derived1.62×Derived
Focal length
15.3–24.64 mm15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.6–2.121.6–2.12
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–44%0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
25°25°
Horizontal keystone
35°35°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15.6–91.1 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–100 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W10 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
399 × 348 × 133 mm399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight
6,500 g7,200 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
WashableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m2,700 m
Power draw
Max 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 WMax 420 W · Normal 380 W · Eco 270 W
Standby
0.5 W0.4 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)3 yr
User manual
https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/vmz50_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-VMZ60$2,992.04 · Amazon
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