Panasonic PT-MZ882 vs Panasonic PT-RQ7

Panasonic PT-MZ882 is brighter and sharper. Panasonic PT-RQ7 is lighter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 8,200 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
—$12,392
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.5–5.9 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 8,200 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)7,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,500 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
85%90%
Brightness by mode
Max 8,200 lm · Eco 5,700 lmNormal 7,500 lm · Eco 6,000 lm
Eco brightness
70%Derived80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:115,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.61–2.76:1—
Throw measured from
Lens—
Image size
40–400 in50–600 in
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.71×Derived—
Focal length
26.8–45.5 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.3—
Focus
Motorised—
Vertical lens shift
±67%—
Horizontal lens shift
±35%—
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
25°45°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
27–135 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–60 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
561 × 439 × 224 mm498 × 440 × 170 mm
Weight
18,600 g16,600 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m—
Dust filter
WashableNone
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
2,700 m4,200 m
Power draw
Max 465 W · Normal 415 W · Eco 295 WMax 670 W · Normal 540 W · Eco 410 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
—FCC
User manual
—https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter ET-RFM200—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries