Contrast vs Lumens

PlatinumGold

Lifer
Aug 11, 2000
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so, i'm looking at 2 projectors.

Hitachi CP-X505 Panasonic PTAX200U

Resolution: 1024 x 768 1280 x 720
Brightness: 3500 lumens 2000 lumens
Contrast: 1000:1 6000:1
Power: 460 W 220 w
Dimension: 16.5"x5.5"x12.6" 15-17/32? x 4-13/32? x 11-25/32?
Weight: 15.6 lbs 10.8 lbs
Price: $1,999.99 $1299.99

does anyone else think the 6000:1 contrast of the panny makes up for the 1500 fewer lumens?