Panasonic · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Panasonic PT-L5

450lumens
800×600native
2.05–2.73throw ratio
5.7 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-L5 is a 0.90" 3LCD projector rated at 450 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 150w metal halide bulb light source rated for 1,100 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 2.05–2.73:1. Released December 1998.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
2.05–2.73:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m4.1–5.5 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m6.1–8.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m8.2–10.9 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m10.2–13.7 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m12.3–16.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m16.4–21.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m20.5–27.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m24.6–32.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m30.7–41.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m41.0–54.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m51.2–68.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m61.5–81.9 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

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)40 m²7.3 × 5.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)8 m²3.3 × 2.4 m
Lit city square (15 lux)3 m²1.9 × 1.4 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)1 m²1.3 × 1.0 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)1 m²1.0 × 0.8 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast200:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1024x768
Digital KeystoneNo
Display Type0.90" 3LCD
FeaturesCE FCC B UL
Image Size19.20" - 201.30"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers1.5 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelETLA555 Buy ETLA555 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source150W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life1,100 hours
MSRP$3,495 (USD)
Power250 Watts 120V - 240V
Projector Size5.90" x 9.40" x 12.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedDecember 1998
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued
Throw Distance3.5' - 27.5' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio2.05:1 - 2.73:1 (D:W)
Video Modes**
Warranty3 Years
Weight12.5 lbs
White Brightness450 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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