Epson PowerLite L890E vs Panasonic PT-MZ782

Epson PowerLite L890E is brighter, lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-MZ782 is quieter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.61–2.76:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$5,811	—
Best price
Best price	$5,376.89	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.5–5.9 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Colour light output
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Max 7,500 lm · Eco 5,200 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	69%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.76 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.61–2.76:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	—	Lens
Image size
Image size	50–500 in	40–400 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.71×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	26.8–45.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	1.7–2.3
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±67%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±35%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	25°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA, Component, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	27–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	561 × 439 × 224 mm
Weight
Weight	8,482 g	18,600 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Washable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 470 W · Eco 341 W	Max 435 W · Normal 385 W · Eco 275 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Air filter ET-RFM200
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap

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