Comparison
PT-VMZ7ST vs PT-VMZ82
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A side-by-side look at how the Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST 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 | PT-VMZ7ST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200 |
| Lumens | 7,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 7,500 center) | 8,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center) |
- ResolutionPT-VMZ7STWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200PT-VMZ82WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10; 3LCD (three 0.64-in panels); 4K input shown at 1920×1200
- LumensPT-VMZ7ST7,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 7,500 center)PT-VMZ828,000 (ISO 21118 and ANSI; 8,400 center)
Hardware
| Spec | PT-VMZ7ST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) | Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.797–1.01 (1.2× manual zoom, powered focus) | 1.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical +50% (one direction), horizontal ±20% | Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual) |
| Models | PT-VMZ7STU7 (white) and PT-VMZ7STBU7 (black), identical specs | PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs |
| Dimensions | 16.3 × 16.69 × 6.57 in (W × D × H, with feet) | 15.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet) |
- Light SourcePT-VMZ7STLaser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)PT-VMZ82Laser (20,000 hours to half brightness; 24,000 in Eco)
- Throw RatioPT-VMZ7ST0.797–1.01 (1.2× manual zoom, powered focus)PT-VMZ821.09–1.77 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftPT-VMZ7STVertical +50% (one direction), horizontal ±20%PT-VMZ82Vertical +44% (one direction), horizontal ±20% (manual)
- ModelsPT-VMZ7STPT-VMZ7STU7 (white) and PT-VMZ7STBU7 (black), identical specsPT-VMZ82PT-VMZ82U7 (white) and PT-VMZ82BU7 (black), identical specs
- DimensionsPT-VMZ7ST16.3 × 16.69 × 6.57 in (W × D × H, with feet)PT-VMZ8215.71 × 13.7 × 5.24 in (W × D × H, with feet)
Requirements
| Spec | PT-VMZ7ST | PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.6–7.1 ft (Panasonic's throw table: 1.72–2.18 m) | 100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table) |
- Throw DistancePT-VMZ7ST100 in (16:10) at about 5.6–7.1 ft (Panasonic's throw table: 1.72–2.18 m)PT-VMZ82100 in (16:10) at about 7.7–12.5 ft (Panasonic's throw table)
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