Panasonic PT-TMW380
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-TMZ400 Series |
| Type | Education |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | January 2023 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 3,800 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 0.43:1 |
A compact 3LCD laser short-throw projector with a 1280x800 panel and a rated 3,800 lumens. A fixed 0.43:1 lens fills an 80-inch image from about 73 cm, with no lens shift, and the washable filter and laser source are rated for 20,000 hours.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 3,800 lm ISO (Normal power) · 3,800 lm ANSI PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all products when shipped | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all products when shipped |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 3,800 lm · Eco 2,660 lm PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL for the first figure; Panasonic's footnote cites ISO/IEC 21118:2020 | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL for the first figure; Panasonic's footnote cites ISO/IEC 21118:2020 |
| 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 PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DYNAMIC CONTRAST 1 | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DYNAMIC CONTRAST 1 |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.43:1100″ · 0.93 m | |
| Image size | 50–105 in | |
| Zoom | Digital | |
| Focal length | 6.08 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 15° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 15° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Control ports | RS-232 | |
| PJLink | Class 2 | |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker power | 10 W | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 349 × 370 × 138 mm | |
| Weight | 4,900 g | |
| Colours | White | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | |
| 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 On-mode power at 25 C and 700 m; figures at 100-240 V | On-mode power at 25 C and 700 m; figures at 100-240 V |
| Standby | 0.5 W Standby mode ECO | Standby mode ECO |
| Networked standby | 14 W STANDBY MODE NORMAL, IN STANDBY MODE of AUDIO SETTING OFF, QUICK STARTUP OFF, DC OUT terminal not in use | STANDBY MODE NORMAL, IN STANDBY MODE of AUDIO SETTING OFF, QUICK STARTUP OFF, DC OUT terminal not in use |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
Similar models
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ViewSonic PS600W WXGA · DLP | WXGA | DLP | 3,700 −100 | $599 | Compare |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-TMW380 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.43:1 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 | All regions | MPN | PT-TMW380 |
Also known as
| PT-TMW380U | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-TMW380E | All regions | Regional model |
| PT-TMW380EJ | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |

