The difference that matters
The EIKI EK-308U is brighter (6,000 lumens against 5,000). The Panasonic PT-VZ580U costs $425 less at the prices we observed.
Side by side
| Specification | Panasonic PT-VZ580U | EIKI EK-308U |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 5,000 lm | 6,000 lm |
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Throw ratio | Not published | 1.07–1.75:1 |
| Distance for a 10.5 × 8 ft 4:3 screen | — | 13′ 6″ |
| Brightness on that screen | 50 fL | 60 fL |
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Rated life | 7,000 h | — |
| Zoom | — | 1.6× manual |
| Lens shift | ±40% | Vertical ±45%, horizontal ±9% (manual) |
| Input lag | — | — |
| Price seen | $1,400 | $1,825 |
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?
EIKI EK-308U
Choose the EIKI EK-308U if your room has ambient light or a large screen.
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