Projectors Comparisons

Projector and price*	Type, resolution and weight	Brightness and contrast ratio	Projector features, inputs and warranty
Comparison Chart - Projectors
Optoma HD72 Where to Buy (*est. $1,420)	DLP, 1280 x 768 pixels, 7 pounds	Brightness: 1,300 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 in ImageAI mode; 3,500:1 (full on/ full off)	ImageAI (automatically adjusts the light intensity output), 1.2x manual focus/digital zoom, optional flush ceiling mount, horizontal and vertical keystone correction, Dual +12V trigger relays, 3,000-hour lamp life Inputs: HDMI, DVI-I w/HDCP, component video, composite video (RCA), S-video, RS-232, two IR receivers Warranty: two years limited parts and labor with a zero dead pixel policy; lamp 90 days
Panasonic PT-AX200U Where to Buy (*est. $1,300)	LCD, 1280 x 720 pixels, 10.8 pounds	Brightness: 2,000 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio: 6,000:1	2x optical zoom, manual zoom and focus, horizontal and vertical lens shift, Smooth Screen technology, ambient light sensor (dynamically adjusts gamma), dynamic sharpness control Inputs: HDMI (2), PC (VGA), component video, composite video, S-video, serial port. Warranty: One year; lamp 90 days or 500 hours
Mitsubishi HC1500 Where to Buy (*est. $885)	DLP, 1280 x 720 pixels, 6.5 pounds	Brightness: 1,600 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio: 2,500:1	1.2x manual focus and zoom lens, automatic screen trigger, central lens for easy alignment, rear-leg height adjustment, 3,000-hour lamp life Inputs: component video, S-video, composite video, HDMI, PC (VGA), serial port, USB port Warranty: One year, lamp 90 days
Optoma HD80 Where to Buy (*est. $2,700)	DLP, 1920 x 1080 pixels,10 pounds	Brightness: 1,300 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 in ImageAI mode	ImageAI-II (automatically adjusts the light intensity output), 1.2x manual focus/ zoom lens, optional flush ceiling mount, anamorphic lens kit, keystone correction, 3,000-hour lamp life Inputs: HDMI (2), component video, composite video (RCA), S-video, RS-232, +12-volt trigger Warranty: Two years; lamp 90 days
Panasonic PT-AE2000U Where to Buy (*est. $2,700)	LCD, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 15.9 pounds	Brightness:1,500 ANSI lumens Contrast Ratio: 6,000:1	2x optical zoom, powered zoom and focus, manual horizontal and vertical lens shift, Smooth Screen technology, ambient light sensor (dynamically adjusts gamma), dynamic sharpness control Inputs: HDMI 1.3 (3), PC (VGA), component video (2), composite video, S-video, serial port. Warranty: One year; lamp 90 days or 500 hours