Comparison
PowerLite L790SE vs PT-VMZ82
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L790SE and Panasonic PT-VMZ82 compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 |
| Lumens | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 8,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)PT-VMZ82WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensPowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)PT-VMZ828,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center)
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom) | 1.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual) |
| Models | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs | PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 15.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)PT-VMZ82Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)PT-VMZ821.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)PT-VMZ82Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual)
- ModelsPowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specsPT-VMZ82PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs
- DimensionsPowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)PT-VMZ8215.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)PT-VMZ82100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table)
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