Panasonic
PT-VMZ72
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The middle of Panasonic's VMZ82 series: WUXGA 3LCD, 7,200 to 7,300 lumens (ISO 21118 and ANSI; Panasonic's spec file says 7,300, its Latin American page 7,200), the same 1.6x manual zoom (1.09–1.77 throw) and lens shift (44% vertically in one direction, ±20% horizontally) as the PT-VMZ62, and a laser rated 20,000 hours to half brightness. A 100-inch 16:10 image needs about 7.7 to 12.5 ft, per Panasonic's throw table. Indoor Golf Outlet sells it in white (PT-VMZ72U7) or black (PT-VMZ72BU7) at $4,819, $830 more than the PT-VMZ62 for 700 to 800 more lumens. It is a standard-throw projector for a deep room, mounted behind the golfer, and it shows 4K input at 1920 x 1200.
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Who this is for
Honest match per persona.
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 | 7,200 to plan on (Panasonic's spec file and global page say 7,300 ISO 21118 and ANSI, 7,600 center; its Latin American page 7,200) |
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) |
| Models | PT-VMZ72U7 (white) and PT-VMZ72BU7 (black), identical specs |
| 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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