Panasonic PT-VMZ51
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-VMZ71 Series |
| Type | Portable |
| Released | April 2022 |
| Resolution | WUXGA |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 5,200 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 1.09–1.77:1 |
A 5,200 lm 3LCD laser projector with a 1920x1200 panel and a 1.6x manual zoom lens, for meeting rooms and classrooms. Of the PT-VMZ71 series models it is the PT-VMZ51 that keeps the DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT) input and two computer inputs.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode) 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 | Eco 3,640 lm | |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.64 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 |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.09–1.77:1100″ · 2.35–3.81 m | |
| Image size | 30–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.62×Derived | |
| Focal length | 15.3–24.64 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.6–2.12 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–44% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | |
| Vertical keystone | 25° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 35° | |
| 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 |
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) | 399 × 348 × 133 mm | |
| Weight | 6,500 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 305 W · Normal 270 W · Eco 195 W 100-120 V; at 200-240 V the figures are 255 W normal, 185 W eco and 295 W maximum | 100-120 V; at 200-240 V the figures are 255 W normal, 185 W eco and 295 W maximum |
| Standby | 0.5 W STANDBY MODE Eco; 15 W in Normal standby | STANDBY MODE Eco; 15 W in Normal standby |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 6,000 h Series-level coverage for PT-VM models; the PT-VMZ51 is not named individually. |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap |
Similar models
| Model | Resolution | Tech | Lumens | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hisense C3 Ultra Max 4K UHD · DLP | 4K UHD | DLP | 5,000 −200 | $2,997.97 | Compare |
Panasonic PT-LMZ460 WUXGA · 3LCD | WUXGA | 3LCD | 4,600 −600 | $3,149 | Compare |
Panasonic PT-VMZ41 WUXGA · 3LCD | WUXGA | 3LCD | 4,500 −700 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-VX430 1024 × 768 · 3LCD | 1024 × 768 | 3LCD | 4,500 −700 | $1,349 | Compare |
Panasonic PT-VMZ61 WUXGA · 3LCD | WUXGA | 3LCD | 6,200 +1,000 | — | Compare |
Panasonic PT-LMW420 WXGA · 3LCD | WXGA | 3LCD | 4,200 −1,000 | — | Compare |
Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-VMZ51 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.09–1.77:1 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, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | EAN | 5025232923335 |
| MPN | PT-VMZ51 | ||
| All variants | 🇺🇸 US | Model number | PT-VMZ51WU |
Sources
- Panasonic PT-VMZ51 product page and specifications (Panasonic Connect Europe, GB)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ51 specification sheet, as of April 2023 (Panasonic Global)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ51WU specs (ProjectorCentral)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71 Series specifications (Panasonic Global; PT-VMW51 column)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71 Series product page (Panasonic Global)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71/VMZ61/VMZ51/VMZ51S/VMZ41/VMW61/VMW51 Operating Instructions (copy hosted by a reseller)
- Panasonic LCD Solid State Illumination Projectors Limited Warranty Coverage (US)
Also known as
| PT-VMZ51WE | All regions | Regional model |