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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S vs Sharp XP-E501U-W

Sharp XP-E501U-W is $682.35 cheaper and lighter.

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.09–1.77:11.35–1.64:1
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Best price
$2,382.35$1,700
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.3–3.8 m2.9–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
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 dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Light source
Light source
—Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
SOLID SHINE—
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
1.09–1.77:11.35–1.64:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.62×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
15.3–24.64 mm19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.6–2.121.61–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–44%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
35°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 30 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.6–91.1 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–100 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
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)
399 × 348 × 133 mm390 × 294 × 128 mm
Weight
6,500 g5,000 g
Colours
WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Washable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W330 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/vmz71/resources/https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/e501u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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