Comparison
PowerLite L890E vs PT-VMZ72
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L890E and Panasonic PT-VMZ72 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 L890E | PT-VMZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 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) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L890EWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)PT-VMZ72WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensPowerLite L890E8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)PT-VMZ727,200 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
| Spec | PowerLite L890E | PT-VMZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.35–2.20 (1.6× 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 | L890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs | PT-VMZ72U7 (white) and PT-VMZ72BU7 (black), identical specs |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 15.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L890ELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)PT-VMZ72Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L890E1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom)PT-VMZ721.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L890EVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)PT-VMZ72Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual)
- ModelsPowerLite L890EL890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specsPT-VMZ72PT-VMZ72U7 (white) and PT-VMZ72BU7 (black), identical specs
- DimensionsPowerLite L890E17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet)PT-VMZ7215.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L890E | PT-VMZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L890E80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheetPT-VMZ72100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table)
Software
| Spec | PowerLite L890E | PT-VMZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Curved-surface correction | — |
- GeometryPowerLite L890ECurved-surface correctionPT-VMZ72—
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