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Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Panasonic PT-MZ682

Epson PowerLite L790SE is brighter and lighter. Panasonic PT-MZ682 is quieter.

Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349
Panasonic PT-MZ682
Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
0.79–1.36:11.61–2.76:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$6,349—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.7–2.9 m3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 6,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Colour light output
7,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%85%
Brightness by mode
—Max 6,500 lm · Eco 6,500 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Up to 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.79–1.36:11.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
—Lens
Image size
60–400 in40–400 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.72×Derived1.71×Derived
Focal length
11.6–19.9 mm26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.11.7–2.3
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%±67%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±35%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
1—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
9,298 g17,600 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableWashable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m2,700 m
Power draw
470 WMax 360 W · Normal 325 W · Eco 240 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57Notice 57
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr—
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf—
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap