Comparison
ZU607TST vs PT-VMZ82
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A side-by-side look at how the Optoma ZU607TST 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 | ZU607TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 | 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) |
- ResolutionZU607TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10PT-VMZ82WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensZU607TST6,000 (standard not stated)PT-VMZ828,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center)
Hardware
| Spec | ZU607TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | 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 100%–110%, 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 SourceZU607TSTLaser (30,000 hours)PT-VMZ82Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioZU607TST0.58:1 (fixed)PT-VMZ821.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftZU607TSTVertical 100%–110%, horizontal ±4% (manual)PT-VMZ82Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual)
- DimensionsZU607TST14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H)PT-VMZ8215.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet)
- ModelsZU607TST—PT-VMZ82PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs
Requirements
| Spec | ZU607TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 4.1 ft (Optoma's manual) | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
- Throw DistanceZU607TST100 in (16:10) at about 4.1 ft (Optoma's manual)PT-VMZ82100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table)
Performance
| Spec | ZU607TST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | 16.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz and 8.2 ms at 1080p/120Hz with Gaming Mode on; 49.5 ms with it off (Optoma's manual) | — |
- Input LagZU607TST16.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz and 8.2 ms at 1080p/120Hz with Gaming Mode on; 49.5 ms with it off (Optoma's manual)PT-VMZ82—
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