Sanyo PLV-Z5 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sanyo's 3LCD projector may look more plasticky than the contents of a gimp shop, but it's got hi-def cred in spades and a bargain price

Pros: Versatile positioning. Simple set-up. Strong colours. Decent detail

Cons: Struggles to stay on top of fast movement. Depth of field could be better. A tad expensive

Pros: Excellent image quality, quiet operation, wide array of ports, lens shifting, large maximum image size, extensive calibration options

Cons: Some banding in the PC mode resolution tests

Verdict: If you're in the market for a top-notch home theatre projector, you can't go wrong with the Sanyo PLV-Z5.

Review summary: The Z5 doesn't look very special, to be honest. It's a chunky affair with nothing significant in its sculpting or finish to make it stand out.It certainly does stand out when it comes to connections, though

Pros: Clear picture performance

Cons: Black levels aren't very good, Design doesn't impress

Verdict: A good performer when it's really, really dark

Review summary: Our resident projector-phile is bowled over by the PLV-Z5, the latest 3-chip high definition LCD home theater projector from Sanyo.

Verdict: With an estimated "street price" of well under $2,000, the Z5 is a can't-miss for any home theater enthusiast, or really anyone who enjoys watching movies and high definition television in the comfort of their own home. The Sanyo gives you a winning ...

Review summary: When it comes to watching high definition, the bigger the screen you watch it on, the more impressive it looks. That's precisely why we love HD Ready projectors so much - especially when they're as affordable as the £1,645 Sanyo PLV-Z5.

Pros: Easy to use and simple to set up, Has an array of features making it quite customisable

Cons: Looks plasticy and cheap, Only does 720p, not 1080p

Verdict: An average entry-level projector. Not shabby, new-comers will get a lot out of it