Panasonic · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Panasonic PT-LW25HU

2,500lumens
1280×800native
1.5–1.79throw ratio
3.0 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-LW25HU is a 0.59" 3LCD projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 230w metal halide bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.5–1.79:1. Released January 2012.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.5–1.79:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m3.0–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m4.5–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m6.0–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m7.5–8.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m9.0–10.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m12.0–14.3 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m15.0–17.9 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m18.0–21.5 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m22.5–26.9 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m30.0–35.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m37.5–44.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m45.0–53.7 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)222 m²18.9 × 11.8 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)44 m²8.4 × 5.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)15 m²4.9 × 3.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²3.4 × 2.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.7 × 1.7 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesThe PT-LW25HU portable LCD projector with WXGA (1,280 x 800 pixels) resolution delivers 2,500 lumens of brightness, has a variable iris and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio.
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Audible Noise37 dB / 29 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast3,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.59" 3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesClosed Captioning Blackboard Mode
Image Size30.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source230W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power297 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-5" and 12'-6" from the screen.
Projector Size4.10" x 13.70" x 9.70" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2012
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued May 2014
Throw Distance3.6' - 26.3' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.50:1 - 1.79:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Weight6.6 lbs
White Brightness2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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