Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-LX3
- Also known as
- DMC-LX3
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 60.0 × 9.0 mm
- Crop factor
- 0.71×
- Resolution
- 10 MP (3,648 × 2,736 px)
- Continuous shooting
- 0.9 fps
- Weight
- 265 g (9.3 oz)
- Sensor
- 1/1.63" CCD
- Storage
- Secure Digital Card (SD/SDHC)
- AF points / area
- TTL (9-point AiAF) 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
- Metering
- Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot
- Flash
- Internal
- Battery
- Panasonic CGA S005e
- Dimensions
- 109 mm × 60 mm × 27 mm (W × H × D)
- Lens
- 5.1–12.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 24–60 mm) f/2.0–f/2.8
- Drive
- Approx. 0.9 frame/s
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 0.71 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mm | 15 mm | 110.0° | 24.2° | 110.6° |
| 23 mm | 16 mm | 105.0° | 22.1° | 105.7° |
| 28 mm | 20 mm | 93.9° | 18.3° | 94.6° |
| 32 mm | 23 mm | 86.3° | 16.0° | 86.9° |
| 35 mm | 25 mm | 81.2° | 14.7° | 81.8° |
| 45 mm | 32 mm | 67.4° | 11.4° | 68.0° |
| 55 mm | 39 mm | 57.2° | 9.4° | 57.8° |
| 63 mm | 45 mm | 50.9° | 8.2° | 51.4° |
| 80 mm | 57 mm | 41.1° | 6.4° | 41.5° |
| 90 mm | 64 mm | 36.9° | 5.7° | 37.3° |
| 110 mm | 78 mm | 30.5° | 4.7° | 30.8° |
| 120 mm | 86 mm | 28.1° | 4.3° | 28.4° |
| 150 mm | 107 mm | 22.6° | 3.4° | 22.9° |
| 180 mm | 128 mm | 18.9° | 2.9° | 19.1° |
| 250 mm | 178 mm | 13.7° | 2.1° | 13.8° |
| 350 mm | 250 mm | 9.8° | 1.5° | 9.9° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 42.1 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mm | f/1.8 | 4.0 cm | 16.4 cm | 68.2 cm | 1.60 m | 5.07 m | 56.6 m | 11.9 m |
| 30 mm | f/2.8 | 6.2 cm | 25.8 cm | 1.10 m | 2.75 m | 11.3 m | ∞ | 7.67 m |
| 30 mm | f/4 | 8.9 cm | 37.5 cm | 1.70 m | 4.82 m | 68.1 m | ∞ | 5.38 m |
| 30 mm | f/8 | 18.1 cm | 83.5 cm | 6.44 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.70 m |
| 61 mm | f/1.8 | 0.9 cm | 3.8 cm | 15.8 cm | 36.0 cm | 1.02 m | 4.22 m | 49.2 m |
| 61 mm | f/2.8 | 1.4 cm | 6.0 cm | 24.6 cm | 56.3 cm | 1.60 m | 6.98 m | 31.7 m |
| 61 mm | f/4 | 2.0 cm | 8.5 cm | 35.3 cm | 81.2 cm | 2.35 m | 11.3 m | 22.2 m |
| 61 mm | f/8 | 4.0 cm | 17.1 cm | 72.4 cm | 1.72 m | 5.58 m | 93.7 m | 11.1 m |
| 104 mm | f/1.8 | 0.3 cm | 1.3 cm | 5.3 cm | 12.2 cm | 34.3 cm | 1.39 m | 143 m |
| 104 mm | f/2.8 | 0.4 cm | 2.0 cm | 8.3 cm | 18.9 cm | 53.5 cm | 2.18 m | 91.9 m |
| 104 mm | f/4 | 0.6 cm | 2.8 cm | 11.8 cm | 27.1 cm | 76.6 cm | 3.15 m | 64.4 m |
| 104 mm | f/8 | 1.2 cm | 5.6 cm | 23.7 cm | 54.5 cm | 1.56 m | 6.80 m | 32.2 m |
| 171 mm | f/1.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.9 cm | 4.4 cm | 12.5 cm | 50.9 cm | 386 m |
| 171 mm | f/2.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.7 cm | 2.9 cm | 6.8 cm | 19.5 cm | 79.3 cm | 248 m |
| 171 mm | f/4 | 0.2 cm | 1.0 cm | 4.2 cm | 9.8 cm | 27.8 cm | 1.13 m | 174 m |
| 171 mm | f/8 | 0.4 cm | 1.9 cm | 8.4 cm | 19.6 cm | 55.8 cm | 2.29 m | 87.1 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 16.45 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/24.5. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/13.5 and f/25; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 0.2 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 0.3 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 0.5 px | sharp |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 0.7 px | sharp |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 0.9 px | sharp |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 1.3 px | sharp |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 1.8 px | sharp |
Maximum print sizes#
At 10 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 produces 3,648 × 2,736 pixel images. See the 10 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 12.2 × 9.1 in | 31 × 23 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 15.2 × 11.4 in | 39 × 29 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 18.2 × 13.7 in | 46 × 35 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 24.3 × 18.2 in | 62 × 46 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mm (14 mm eq.) | 35.1 s | 27.8 s | 29.6 s | 31.7 s |
| 28 mm (20 mm eq.) | 25.0 s | 19.9 s | 21.1 s | 22.6 s |
| 34 mm (24 mm eq.) | 20.6 s | 16.4 s | 17.4 s | 18.6 s |
| 49 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.3 s | 11.4 s | 12.1 s | 12.9 s |
| 70 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s | 7.9 s | 8.4 s | 9.0 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 70 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 140 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 280 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 0.71.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a crop factor of 0.71× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 60.7 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 sensor?
60.0 × 9.0 mm (60.0 × 9.0 mm), an area of 540 mm² — 62% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 full frame?
No — its sensor is larger than full frame (medium format).
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 have?
10 megapixels (3,648 × 2,736 pixels), enough for a 12 × 9 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3?
With a 28 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 21 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q3893044 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources