Panasonic Connect has announced the upcoming launch of the PT-RQ45K Series, a 3-Chip DLP projector offering 40,000lm brightness at 4K resolution. The new model is scheduled for release in Q3 CY2026 (July–September).
This launch marks Panasonic’s debut in the 40,000lm projector class, delivering a compact solution designed for the rental and staging professionals, including large-scale events and outdoor projection mapping.
The company believes that, as projection mapping and immersive experiences continue to grow in scale and complexity, there is greater demand for higher-brightness projectors.
The PT-RQ45K Series delivers 10,000lm more brightness than the 30,500lm RQ35K Series, yet within the same chassis – enabling compatibility with existing rental frames, flight cases, and lenses.
Panasonic says PT-RQ45K Series remains compact and lightweight. A large 5in LCD screen on the projector body offers real-time system status and image previews. The projector supports Intel SDM expansion module.
Boasting 3-Chip DLP architecture, Quad Pixel Drive technology, and a laser engine with dual blue and single red laser modules, the projector offers 4K resolution (3,840×2,400) and support for high frame rate signals (e.g., 1080/240p).
