Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST vs Sharp XP-V731U

Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST is quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-V731U is in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.8–1.01:10.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Best price
—$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.7–2.2 m0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO · 7,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 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 in0.76 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
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
0.8–1.01:10.32–5.93:1
Image size
70–300 in30–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.27×Derived18.53×Derived
Focal length
11.3–14.2 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.53–1.66—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
0–50%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
25°30°
Horizontal keystone
35°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15.6–95.5 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
414 × 424 × 167 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
8,400 g11,200 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
WashableReplaceable
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 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.5 W0.16 W
Networked standby
—1.6 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
—CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 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://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-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 · backlit
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