Panasonic PT-RQ45K
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-RQ45K Series |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | June 2026 |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2400 (WUXGA pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 42,000 lm ISO |
| Input lag | 1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms |
A large-venue 3-chip DLP laser projector rated at 42,000 lumens with Quad Pixel Drive producing a 3840 x 2400 image from three 1920 x 1200 chips. It is sold without a lens and takes Panasonic's D3LE-series lenses, with powered lens shift, 12G-SDI and two HDMI inputs, and a 240 Hz 1080p mode, aimed at rental, staging and projection mapping.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 42,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 42,000 lm ANSI With the ET-D3LES250 zoom lens, AC 200-240 V, PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC and LIGHT POWER NORMAL; value is the average of all products when shipped | With the ET-D3LES250 zoom lens, AC 200-240 V, PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC and LIGHT POWER NORMAL; value is the average of all products when shipped |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 42,000 lm · Eco 33,600 lm | |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.96 in | |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2400 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 25,000:1 Dynamic Contrast [3]; measured per ISO/IEC 21118:2020 per maker footnote | Dynamic Contrast [3]; measured per ISO/IEC 21118:2020 per maker footnote |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 91% coverage | |
| HDR formats | HLG |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco · 26,000 h super eco PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DYNAMIC CONTRAST 2 | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DYNAMIC CONTRAST 2 |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | |
| Light output control | Continuous | |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes |
Optics
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | |
| Other video inputs | SDI | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232 | |
| PJLink | Class 2 | |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 598 × 780 × 352 mm | |
| Weight | 66,700 g | |
| Colours | Black | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | |
| Ceiling mount | 6 × M6, 20 mm deep, 4 N·m | |
| Dust filter | None | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | |
| Power draw | Max 3,170 W · Normal 2,860 W · Eco 2,250 W Operating temperature 25 °C, altitude 700 m, PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, Dynamic Contrast OFF, HDMI all white | Operating temperature 25 °C, altitude 700 m, PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, Dynamic Contrast OFF, HDMI all white |
| Standby | 0.6 W STANDBY MODE ECO | STANDBY MODE ECO |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 49 dB(A) · Eco 49 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 (US: Class 3R) | |
| Risk group | RG3 | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr Retailer listing; Panasonic's own warranty terms were not found. | |
| User manual | pim-api.connect.panasonic.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
Reviews
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Similar models
| Model | Resolution | Tech | Lumens | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panasonic PT-RZ44K WUXGA · DLP | WUXGA | DLP | 42,000 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-RQ50K DCI 4K · DLP | DCI 4K | DLP | 50,000 +8,000 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-RQ35K 3840 × 2400 · DLP | 3840 × 2400 | DLP | 30,500 −11,500 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-RZ34K WUXGA · DLP | WUXGA | DLP | 30,500 −11,500 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-RQ35K2 3840 × 2400 · DLP | 3840 × 2400 | DLP | 30,500 −11,500 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-RZ34K2 WUXGA · DLP | WUXGA | DLP | 30,500 −11,500 | — | Compare |
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, US | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 885170450677 |
| MPN | PT-RQ45K | ||
| MPN | PT-RQ45KU |
Sources
- Panasonic PT-RQ45K Series specifications (Panasonic Global)
- PT-RQ45K Spec File (English, as of May 2026)
- Panasonic PT-RQ45K Series product page (Panasonic Global)
- PT-RQ45K / PT-RZ44K Operating Instructions, Functional Manual (English)
- Panasonic PT-RQ45K DLP Projector Specs (ProjectorCentral)
- Panasonic PT-RQ45KU 3DLP Native 4K Laser Projector (AVI-SPL Shop)
- Panasonic PT-RQ45K (Audio General)
- Panasonic PT-RQ45K Series resources and downloads (Panasonic Global)
Also known as
| PT-RQ45KU | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-RQ45KD | 🇮🇳 IN | Regional model |
| PT-RQ45KE | All regions | Regional model |