Image is a suggestion of the visual effects that could be achieved using the Panasonic PT-HTQ20 projector.
- Panasonic PT-HTQ20 brings 3-chip DLP quality to 1-chip projection
- 20,000-lumen 4K RGB laser projector
- Available Q4 2026
Panasonic Projector and Display Corporation (“Panasonic”) is introducing a new standard in 1 Chip DLP projection with the PT-HTQ20, marking the company’s first 1-Chip DLP projector to support the Rec. 2020 colour gamut.
Rec.2020
Rec. 2020 (or BT.2020) is an Ultra HD (UHD) colour standard that defines a significantly wider colour gamut than standard HDTV. It supports 10-bit or 12-bit colour depth and covers 75.8% of the humanly visible spectrum, producing more vibrant and immersive colours for HDR content, such as deeper greens and deeper reds.
The new PT-HTQ20 will be powered by Panasonic’s newly developed VIVID PRIME™ RGB laser light-source technology, delivering 20,000 lumens of brightness and 4K resolution.
Unveiled at ISE 2026, the Panasonic MEVIX PT-HTQ20 is designed to deliver the colour fidelity typically associated with 3-Chip DLP projection, without the traditional limitations of other technologies. By combining wide-gamut colour reproduction with high brightness, the projector achieves a balanced output where colour purity and luminance are maintained simultaneously, which is a critical requirement for immersive content.
Hartmut Kulessa, Head of Marketing Visual Systems at Panasonic Connect Europe, comments:
“At Panasonic, our goal with PT-HTQ20 was to bring the visual impact of 3-Chip DLP projection into a compact and flexible 1-Chip platform, without compromise. By combining Rec. 2020 wide-gamut colour with high-speed colour switching and balanced brightness output, we’re delivering a viewing experience that feels natural, immersive and free from artefacts”
Rec. 709 enabling projections to “come alive”
At the core of the Panasonic PT-HTQ20 is a proprietary RGB-plus-phosphor design which ensures smooth tonal gradations when displaying standard Rec. 709 content.
Rec. 709 is the standard for HD content, and budget or older projectors may claim Rec. 709 compatibility but they usually cannot fully reproduce the colour gamut or gamma correctly, and colours may look muted or slightly off. High-lumen business or classroom projectors often prioritise brightness over colour accuracy, so while they accept Rec. 709, they may not display it faithfully without calibration. The PT-HTQ20 ensures Rec. 709 is displayed as true, enabling immersive projections to “come alive”.
VIVID PRIME and 4K
VIVID PRIME™’s high-speed colour switching further enhances image quality by effectively reducing rainbow effects, a common artefact in projection that can distract viewers, particularly in immersive environments. The result is a more
comfortable, fatigue-free viewing experience that supports extended dwell time in experiential spaces.
Image performance is complemented by 4K resolution delivered via Quad Pixel Drive technology, along with an enhanced Gradation Smoother that reduces colour banding and supports subtle tonal transitions in digitally created and cinematic content.
Resistant to Dust and Humidity
The PT-HTQ20 supports Panasonic’s D3-series projector lens lineup and mounting frames, such as those used with the PT-RQ25K. It also features proprietary circuit-board coating for improved resistance to dust and humidity and includes a mechanical shutter to protect the DMD chip during stage lighting use. A filterless design enables up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, supported by Multi-Laser Drive Engine redundancy and Backup Input for mission-critical environments.
Additional integration features include an Intel SDM-compatible expansion slot, Smart Projector Control app support, a remote preview function and Panasonic’s Visual Software Suite for simplified system management and workflow
automation.
Yousuke Adachi, CEO of Panasonic Projector ＆Display Corporation, has stated:
“For years, we have elevated the quality of immersive environments by delivering uncompromising brightness in a compact design, together with industry leading 4K driving technology. Now we enter the next chapter. By expanding our new core technology, VIVID PRIME™, across our model lineup, we will raise immersion to an entirely new dimension. By harnessing the full potential of Rec.2020, we aim to open up a new market for immersive experiences and bring fresh innovation to the world of visual media.”
The PT-HTQ20 will be available from Q4 2026.
