Panasonic
PT-VMZ51S
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A compact 3LCD laser installation projector: WUXGA (1920 x 1200, 16:10) on three 0.64-inch LCD panels, 5,200 lumens (Panasonic quotes the same figure to ISO 21118 and ANSI), a 1.6x manual zoom (1.09–1.77 throw) and manual lens shift of 44% vertically in one direction and ±20% horizontally. The laser is rated 20,000 hours to half brightness. Panasonic's throw table puts a 100-inch 16:10 image about 7.7 to 12.5 ft from the screen. That is a standard throw: the projector mounts behind the hitting area in a deep room, and its beam has to clear the golfer and the club. Indoor Golf Outlet sells the US model, PT-VMZ51SU7, for $3,109. It accepts 4K signals but shows them at 1920 x 1200. Amazon listings come from third-party sellers we could not confirm as Panasonic dealers, so we do not link there.
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Who this is for
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Good for
No specific match.
Not for
- Space-Constrained
A 1.09–1.77 throw needs about 7.7 ft or more for a 100-inch image.
- Cost-Effective Buyer
An installation projector priced in the thousands for a 1920 x 1200 picture. A darker room gets a good image for far less.
- Recreational Player
A long-throw installation projector with manual lens shift; a casual room is simpler with a short throw over the hitting area.
Specifications
The numbers, plainly stated.
Image
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 |
| Lumens | 5,200 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 5,500 center) |
Hardware
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual) |
| Dimensions | 15.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
Requirements
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
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ShowroomBenQLU935WUXGA laser at 6,000 ANSI lumens with a 1.6x zoom and wide lens shift. A standard throw for a deep room.