Panasonic / 2008 / Premium compact
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
A wide, bright-lensed compact that became a favourite for its useful small-sensor image-making rather than headline resolution.
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Overview / 概要
Why Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 matters.
The LX3 is part of the moment when compact cameras still competed on lens design and handling.
Design & context
A simple black body with a wide zoom and an aspect-ratio switch that turns framing into a physical choice.
Buying today
Look for a clean lens and working flash; the camera is most enjoyable when its limitations are part of the brief.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 2008
- Production
- 2008–2010
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Digital
- Film / sensor
- 1/1.63-inch CCD
- Camera type
- Premium compact
- Lens / mount
- 24–60mm equivalent f/2–2.8
- Focal length
- 24–60mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2–2.8
- ISO range
- 80–3200
- Autofocus
- Contrast-detect autofocus
- Viewfinder
- Optional accessory finder
- Flash
- Built-in flash
- Weight
- 265g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 24mm-equivalent wide end
- Bright zoom
- Multi-aspect sensor
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Source record
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Panasonic archive / product context
Panasonic LUMIX · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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