Panasonic PT-RQ45K vs Panasonic PT-RQ50K
 Panasonic PT-RQ45K |  Panasonic PT-RQ50K | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI | 50,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 50,000 lm ANSI (Normal power) |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Lowest input lag | 8 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 42,000 lmDerived | 50,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI | 50,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 50,000 lm ANSI (Normal power) |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | 90% |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 42,000 lm · Eco 33,600 lm | Normal 50,000 lm · Eco 40,000 lm |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | 80%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.96 in | 1.38 in |
| On-screen resolution | 3840 × 2400Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | — |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2400 | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 25,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 91% coverage | About DCI-P3 90% |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HLG | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | — | Laser diodes (Blue LD, Red LD) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco · 26,000 h super eco | Over 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Optics | ||
| Image size | 70–1,000 in | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±55% | ±45% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±16% |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 45° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz | — |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | — |
| Input lag | 1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 8 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | — |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | SDI | + HDBaseT, SDI |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 27–292 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–240 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 598 × 780 × 352 mm | 720 × 1,070 × 445 mm |
| Weight | 66,700 g | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360° | 360° |
| Ceiling mount | 6 × M6, 20 mm deep, 4 N·m | — |
| Dust filter | None | None |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | 4,200 m |
| Power draw | Max 3,170 W · Normal 2,860 W · Eco 2,250 W | Max 4,100 W · Normal 3,970 W · Eco 3,110 W |
| Standby | 0.6 W | 6 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG3 | RG3 |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://pim-api.connect.panasonic.com/mediaStream/185900 | https://ap.pnd.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2026-03/rq50k_manual_en.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |