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Panasonic PT-VMZ51S vs Sony VPL-EW575

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S is sharper and in stock. Sony VPL-EW575 is $482.35 cheaper and lighter.

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-EW575MSRP $1,900
Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.09–1.77:11.1–1.79:1
Light source
—Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)—
MSRP
—$1,900
Best price
$2,382.35—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.3–3.8 m2.4–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode)—
Colour light output
—4,300 lm (Max power)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,300 lm
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
—Max 4,300 lm · Normal 3,200 lm · Eco 2,400 lm
Eco brightness
—56%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.75 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Light source
Light source
—Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
SOLID SHINE—
Lamp power
—225 W
Replacement lamp
—LMP-E221
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco4,000 h max · 6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.09–1.77:11.1–1.79:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.62×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
15.3–24.64 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.6–2.12—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–44%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
25°20°
Horizontal keystone
35°—
Auto keystone
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
DCI 4K1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Microphone
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15.6–91.1 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
24–100 Hz48–92 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)
399 × 348 × 133 mm365 × 252 × 96.2 mm
Weight
6,500 g4,100 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°—
Dust filter
Washable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 mHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 WMax 332 W · Normal 270 W · Eco 233 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—5.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
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/—
Spare parts
—Lamp LMP-E221
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Software CD
Panasonic PT-VMZ51S$2,382.35 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-EW575MSRP $1,900