Panasonic PT-LMW420

Brand	Panasonic · LMZ
Type	Portable
Status	Discontinued
Released	December 2022
Resolution	WXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	4,200 lm ISO
Throw ratio	1.36–1.64:1

A portable 3LCD laser projector rated at 4,200 lumens (ISO and ANSI) with a native 1280x800 (16:10) panel. It has a 1.2x manual zoom lens with no optical lens shift, two HDMI inputs that accept 4K/30p, two VGA inputs, LAN control and a 10 W mono speaker. It weighs 4.2 kg and is aimed at classrooms and meeting rooms.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	4,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,200 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,500 lm
Brightness uniformity	85%
Brightness by mode	Normal 4,200 lm · Eco 2,940 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived
Imaging technology	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)
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
Light output control	Continuous
Warm-up time	About 1 s [QUICK STARTUP] set to ON	[QUICK STARTUP] set to ON

Optics

Throw ratio	1.36–1.64:1100″ · 2.93–3.53 m
Image size	30–300 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.21×Derived
Focal length	19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.61–1.76
Focus	Manual
Autofocus	No
Vertical lens shift	None
Horizontal lens shift	None
Vertical keystone	35°
Horizontal keystone	35°
Auto keystone	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner
Interchangeable lens	No

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs	VGA
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes
Control ports	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speakers	1
Layout	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	349 × 309 × 105 mm
Weight	4,200 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, 8 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter	Washable

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	2,700 m
Power draw	Max 230 W · Normal 205 W · Eco 155 W
Standby	0.5 W [STANDBY MODE] set to ECO	[STANDBY MODE] set to ECO
Power supply	Built in
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
Risk group	RG2
User manual	bizpartner.panasonic.net

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries

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Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-LMW420 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–1.64:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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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	MPN	PT-LMW420U
White, EU (LMW420)	🇪🇺 EU	EAN	5025232931590
White, EU (LMW420EJ)	🇪🇺 EU	EAN	5025232931583

Sources

Also known as

PT-LMW420U	🇺🇸 US	Regional model
PT-LMW420E	All regions	Regional model
PT-LMW420EJ	All regions	Regional model