Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 vs Optoma UHZ50

The Optoma UHZ50 is brighter (3,000 lumens vs 2,700 lumens), fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1.2 vs 1.4) and costs less ($2,799 vs $5,999).

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

Pro Cinema LS12000UHZ50
Brightness2700 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Resolution4K4K
Throw ratio1.35 – 2.841.21 – 1.59
HDMI inputs23
Size21×8×18 in13×5×10 in
Weight12.7 kg (28 lb)4.8 kg (10.6 lb)
MSRP$5,999 each (MSRP, September 2026)$2,799 each (MSRP, November 2021)

Every spec and pairing: Epson Pro Cinema LS12000, Optoma UHZ50.

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References

  1. Epson Pro Cinema LS12000: Spec sheet, mediaserver.goepson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Epson Pro Cinema LS12000: Manufacturer product page, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Optoma UHZ50: Spec sheet, region-resource.optoma.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Optoma UHZ50: Manufacturer product page, optomausa.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Optoma UHZ50: Independent measurement, projectorcentral.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  6. Optoma UHZ50: Independent measurement, projectorreviews.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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