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White ultra-short-throw home theater projector with compact rectangular body and front-facing lens

Panasonic

Panasonic PT-CMZ50 ultra-short-throw WUXGA 3LCD laser home theater projector white

SKU CH-NPGF-JZ814 MPN PT-CMZ50

Ultra-short-throw laser projector produces a 80 to 120 inch WUXGA image from centimetres away with 5200 lumens and 3,000,000:1 contrast

  • Screen diagonal2.03–3.05 m (80–120 in), 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Panel typeLCD panel / Panel size 16.3 mm (0.64 in) diagonal (16:10 asp
  • Image brightness< 1000 lumens
  • Power drawPower consumption*8 / Maximum power consumption 325 W (AC 10
  • Light sourceLaser diodes
  • Panel resolution1920 × 1200
  • Ultra-short throw 0.235:1 ratio projects 80-inch image from 1 cm
  • 5200 lumens laser brightness delivers vivid images in lit rooms
  • Native WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution shows sharp detail
  • 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast produces deep blacks and bright whites
  • 10 W built-in speaker provides audio without external hardware

Ultra-short-throw laser projector for compact spaces

The Panasonic PT-CMZ50 is a WUXGA 3LCD laser projector built for rooms where the projector must sit close to the screen. Its 0.235:1 throw ratio produces an 80‑inch image from roughly one centimetre away, making it suitable for small living rooms, bedrooms or office huddle spaces. The white cabinet blends with light ceilings and walls.

Native 1920 × 1200 resolution with 5200 lumens

The single specification that decides fit is the native 1920 × 1200 pixel count delivered through a 16.3 mm 3LCD panel. At 5200 lumens the image stays visible with some ambient light, while the 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio adds depth in darker scenes. Buyers who need 4K native resolution or a higher brightness class should look elsewhere.

Laser light source maintains output over long

The laser diode light engine avoids the brightness decay common with lamp projectors during extended viewing. A 10 W monaural speaker handles casual audio without external hardware. HDMI 1.4 inputs accept 4K/30p signals, and the RJ‑45 port supports PJLink Class 2 network control for installation management.

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Price $3,256.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePanasonic
Model namePT-CMZ50
Part numberPT-CMZ50
Case colorWhite
Product typeLCD
Display
Screen diagonal2.03–3.05 m (80–120 in), 16:10 aspect ratio
Panel typeLCD panel / Panel size 16.3 mm (0.64 in) diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)
LCD panel / Display method Active matrix
LCD panel / Pixels 2,304,000 (1920 × 1200) pixels
Image brightness< 1000 lumens
Light sourceLaser diodes
Panel resolution1920 × 1200
Contrast3,000,000:1 (Full On/Full O) (When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [1].)
Keystone adjustmentVertical: ±3 °, Horizontal: ±3 °
Audio & video
Lens typeFixed zoom, powered focus lens, F = 1.7, f = 2.81 mm, throw ratio: 0.235:1 (Projection distance: 1 cm [1/3 in] for 80 in image)
Integrated speakers10 W monaural
Connectivity
Network connectionRJ45
Ports & slots
Audio input portsM3 stereo mini-jack x 1
Audio outputsVARIABLE AUDIO OUT M3 stereo mini-jack x 1
Video outputsTerminals / LAN
RJ-45 × 1 for network control, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, compatible with PJLink™ [Class 2]
Terminals / LAN/DIGITAL LINK
RJ-45 × 1 for network and DIGITAL LINK connection (video/network/serial control) (HDBaseT™ compliant), 100Base-TX (Compatible with PJLink™ [Class 2],HDCP, Deep Color, 4K/30p*6 signal input)
USB portsConnector (Type A) x 1 for Memory Viewer function, optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module, power supply (DC 5 V, maximum 2 A)
Power
Power drawPower consumption*8 / Maximum power consumption 325 W (AC 100–120 V), 310 W (AC 200–240 V)
Power consumption*8 / On-mode power consumption (Light Power)[Normal] 290 W (AC 100–120 V), 280 W (AC 200–240 V)
Power consumption*8 / On-mode power consumption (Light Power)[Eco] 215 W (AC 100–120 V), 205 W (AC 200–240 V)
Power consumption*8 / On-mode power consumption (Light Power)[Quiet] 210 W (AC 100–120 V), 200 W (AC 200–240 V)
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Product weightWith supplied lens*10
Approx. 9.5 kg (20.9 lb)
Shipping weight19.05 kg
Package size643 × 526 × 269 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0–45 °C (32–113 °F)11
Humidity limits20–80 % (no condensation)

Questions about this item

How bright is the 5200 lumen rating when the projector is actually running in a home theater?

The 5200 lumen rating is the maximum specification; the operating brightness is listed as under 1000 lumens, which is typical for calibrated home theater use.

What does the HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 support mean for 4K playback on the two inputs?

Both HDMI inputs accept 4K signals at 30 frames per second with Deep Color, but they are limited to HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4 bandwidth and protection.

How much space is needed behind the projector to fill an 80-inch screen with the 0.235 throw ratio?

The ultra-short-throw lens projects an 80-inch image from only 1 cm away, so the unit can sit nearly flush against the wall or screen surface.

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