The difference that matters
The Panasonic PT-VMZ82 is brighter (8,000 lumens against 7,000). The Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST throws a given image from closer (ratio 0.797 against 1.09). The Panasonic PT-VMZ82 costs $1,180 less at the prices we observed.
Side by side
| Specification | Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST | Panasonic PT-VMZ82 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 7,000 lm | 8,000 lm |
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Throw ratio | 0.797–1.01:1 | 1.09–1.77:1 |
| Distance for a 10.5 × 8 ft 4:3 screen | 10′ 1″ | 13′ 9″ |
| Brightness on that screen | 69 fL | 79 fL |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Rated life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Zoom | 1.2× optical | 1.6× optical |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal and vertical |
| Input lag | — | — |
| Price seen | $6,819 | $5,639 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; room depth, distances and brightness are FOREference calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST
Choose the Panasonic PT-VMZ7ST if you need to mount it close to the screen.
Panasonic PT-VMZ82
Choose the Panasonic PT-VMZ82 if your room has ambient light or a large screen or price leads the decision.
Before you buy either
- Check the room: room size calculator and ceiling height calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
FOREference compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure