Panasonic
PT-VMZ82
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The brightest of Panasonic's VMZ82 series: WUXGA 3LCD, 8,000 lumens (ISO 21118 and ANSI), the series' 1.6x manual zoom (1.09–1.77 throw) and lens shift (44% vertically in one direction, ±20% horizontally), 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-VMZ82U7) or black (PT-VMZ82BU7) at $5,639. That much light suits a very large screen or a room that cannot be darkened; for a typical home bay it is more than the screen needs, and it shows 4K input at 1920 x 1200.
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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 | 8,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 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) |
| Models | PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (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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Other projectors we considered.
ShowroomEpsonPowerLite L890E8,000-lumen 3LCD laser with 4K Enhancement, 1.6x zoom and wide lens shift, in white or black. A standard throw for a deep room.
ShowroomEpsonPowerLite L690SE6,000-lumen 3LCD laser with 4K Enhancement and a 0.5–0.7 zoom with wide lens shift, in white or black.
ShowroomPanasonicPT-VMZ6STWUXGA 3LCD laser short throw, 6,200 lumens, 1.2x zoom and lens shift, in white or black.
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