Panasonic PT-MZ780
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-MZ880 Series |
| Type | Installation |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | July 2021 |
| Resolution | WUXGA |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 7,000 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1 |
A fixed-installation 3LCD laser projector with three 0.76-inch 1920x1200 (WUXGA, 16:10) panels and a rated 7,000 lumens, sold with a powered 1.61-2.76:1 zoom lens with powered focus and lens shift. It takes three HDMI inputs, DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT), VGA in and out and Multi Sync connections for edge blending, uses a washable filter, and suits classrooms, offices and museums. It is the middle model of a three-projector series between the PT-MZ880 and PT-MZ680.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | |
| Brightness by mode | Max 7,000 lm · Eco 4,900 lm | |
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.76 in | |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | |
| Warm-up time | 1 s QUICK STARTUP ON, within the valid period after entering standby | QUICK STARTUP ON, within the valid period after entering standby |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.61–2.76:1100″ · 3.47–5.94 m | |
| Image size | 40–400 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 | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232 | |
| PJLink | Class 2 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 561 × 439 × 224 mm | |
| Weight | 18,600 g | |
| Colours | Black, White | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m | |
| Dust filter | Washable |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,700 m | |
| Power draw | Max 435 W · Normal 395 W · Eco 285 W | |
| Standby | 0.5 W STANDBY MODE ECO | STANDBY MODE ECO |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr Third-party listing; no Panasonic warranty page read. | |
| User manual | na.panasonic.com | |
| Spare parts | Air filter ET-RFM100 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-MZ780 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.61–2.76:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 885170380196 |
| MPN | PT-MZ780WU | ||
| White, US (WU7) | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 885170380172 |
| MPN | PT-MZ780WU7 | ||
| Black, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 885170380226 |
| MPN | PT-MZ780BU | ||
| White, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 5025232916160 |
| Black, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 5025232916184 |
| White (W) | All regions | EAN | 5025232916177 |
| Black (B) | All regions | EAN | 5025232916191 |
Also known as
| PT-MZ780WU | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780WU7 | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780BU | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780BU7 | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780WEJ | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780BEJ | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780W | All regions | Regional model |
| PT-MZ780B | All regions | Regional model |