Comparison
ZK608TST vs PT-VMZ82
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A side-by-side look at how the Optoma ZK608TST 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 | ZK608TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840×2160) | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 |
| Lumens | 6,000 (standard not stated) | 8,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center) |
- ResolutionZK608TST4K UHD (3840×2160)PT-VMZ82WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensZK608TST6,000 (standard not stated)PT-VMZ828,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center)
Hardware
| Spec | ZK608TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | DuraCore laser (30,000 hours) | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.58:1 (fixed) | 1.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical 106%–116%, horizontal ±4% (manual) | Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual) |
| Dimensions | 14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H) | 15.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
| Models | — | PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs |
- Light SourceZK608TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)PT-VMZ82Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioZK608TST0.58:1 (fixed)PT-VMZ821.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftZK608TSTVertical 106%–116%, horizontal ±4% (manual)PT-VMZ82Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual)
- DimensionsZK608TST14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H)PT-VMZ8215.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet)
- ModelsZK608TST—PT-VMZ82PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs
Requirements
| Spec | ZK608TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in at about 4.2 ft, from the ratio | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
- Throw DistanceZK608TST100 in at about 4.2 ft, from the ratioPT-VMZ82100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table)
Performance
| Spec | ZK608TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.9 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.36 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; about 34 ms with it off (Optoma's manual) | — |
- Input LagZK608TST16.9 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.36 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; about 34 ms with it off (Optoma's manual)PT-VMZ82—
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