Panasonic PT-RQ45K

Name: Panasonic PT-RQ45K
Brand: Panasonic

42,000lumens

3840×2400native

0.36–2.41throw ratio

66.0 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-RQ45K is a 0.96" DLP x 3 projector rated at 42,000 lumens with a native resolution of 3840×2400. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours / 24,000 hours (Eco). 5 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.36:1 to 2.41:1. Released June 2026.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (4K HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image width	Height	ET-D3LES20 Zoom 1.67–2.41:1	ET-D3LEW10 Zoom 1.26–1.72:1	ET-D3LEW201 Zoom 0.65–0.85:1	ET-D3LEW50 Fixed 0.69:1	ET-D75LE95 Fixed 0.36:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.25 m	3.3–4.8 m	2.5–3.4 m	1.3–1.7 m	1.4 m	0.7 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	1.88 m	5.0–7.2 m	3.8–5.2 m	2.0–2.5 m	2.1 m	1.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	2.5 m	6.7–9.6 m	5.0–6.9 m	2.6–3.4 m	2.8 m	1.4 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.12 m	8.3–12.1 m	6.3–8.6 m	3.2–4.2 m	3.4 m	1.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	3.75 m	10.0–14.5 m	7.6–10.3 m	3.9–5.1 m	4.1 m	2.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	5.0 m	13.4–19.3 m	10.1–13.8 m	5.2–6.8 m	5.5 m	2.9 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	6.25 m	16.7–24.1 m	12.6–17.2 m	6.5–8.5 m	6.9 m	3.6 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	7.5 m	20.0–28.9 m	15.1–20.6 m	7.8–10.2 m	8.3 m	4.3 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	9.38 m	25.0–36.2 m	18.9–25.8 m	9.8–12.8 m	10.3 m	5.4 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	12.5 m	33.4–48.2 m	25.2–34.4 m	13.0–17.0 m	13.8 m	7.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	15.62 m	41.8–60.2 m	31.5–43.0 m	16.2–21.2 m	17.2 m	9.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	18.75 m	50.1–72.3 m	37.8–51.6 m	19.5–25.5 m	20.7 m	10.8 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 light	Max area	Max width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)	3,733 m²	77.3 × 48.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	747 m²	34.6 × 21.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	249 m²	20.0 × 12.5 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	124 m²	14.1 × 8.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	75 m²	10.9 × 6.8 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio	16:10 (4K HD)
Audible Noise	49 dB / 49 dB (Eco)
Best Used For	Events/Staging
Brightness	42,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Connection Panel	HD-SDI: BNC HDBaseT: RJ-45 HDMI x 2 Multi Projector Sync Multi Projector Sync Remote In: Mini-Jack Remote Out: Mini Jack RS232: DB-9pin USB: A USB (power only): A
Contrast	25,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital Keystone	Vertical only
Display Type	0.96" DLP x 3
Dynamic Contrast	25,000:1
Features	Option Slots Android TV™ Crestron RoomView™
Included Lens	No
Lens Shift	Horizontal +-20.00% / -20% & Vertical +-55.00% / -55%
Light Source	Laser Phosphor
Light Source Life	20,000 hours / 24,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP	n/a
Power	3,170 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	13.86" x 23.54" x 30.71" (HxWxD)
Released	June 2026
Resolution	3840x2400
Status	Shipping
Video Modes	Yes
Weight	145.5 lbs

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

Compatible lenses

Lens	Throw ratio	Distance for 10 m width
ET-D75LE95 Fixed	0.36:1	3.6 m
ET-D3LEW201 Zoom	0.65–0.85:1	6.5–8.5 m
ET-D3LEW50 Fixed	0.69:1	6.9 m
ET-D3LEW10 Zoom	1.26–1.72:1	12.6–17.2 m
ET-D3LES20 Zoom	1.67–2.41:1	16.7–24.1 m

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Barco QDX-4K45	43,000	3840×2400	Laser Phosphor	0.39–10.21:1
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Barco UDX-4K40 FLEX	35,500	3840×2400	Laser Phosphor		$150,500
Barco QDX-4K35	35,000	3840×2400	Laser Phosphor	0.39–10.21:1
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