Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST vs Sharp XP-P701U-W

Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST is lighter. Sharp XP-P701U-W is quieter.

Key differences
Throw ratio
0.8–1.01:11.08–1.76:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.7–2.2 m2.3–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Max 7,000 lm · Normal 5,950 lm · Eco 4,900 lm—
Eco brightness
70%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
5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
0.8–1.01:11.08–1.76:1
Image size
70–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.27×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
11.3–14.2 mm15.3–24.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.53–1.661.58–2.02
Focus
MotorisedManual
Vertical lens shift
0–50%0–44%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
35°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Horizontal scan
15.6–95.5 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz50–120 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)
414 × 424 × 167 mm480 × 407 × 143 mm
Weight
8,400 g9,600 g
Colours
Black, WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter
WashableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 345 W · Normal 310 W · Eco 235 WMax 375 W · Normal 375 W
Standby
0.5 W0.31 W
Networked standby
—0.8 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—CE, UKCA, FCC, UL
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/175249https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/af078f73c0cd4ba17e8dc361a213decb/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-P-Series/P701U/Manuals/Pxx1U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Pxx1U-W_manual_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—IR