| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com |
| Model number | DMC-LX3 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact |
| Release year | 2008 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 109 mm |
| Width | 27 mm |
| Height | 60 mm |
| Weight | 257 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Panasonic DMC-LX2 |
| Successor | Panasonic LX5DM |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 10.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/1.63 inch |
| Sensor area | 46.24 mm² |
| Sensor width | 7.85 mm |
| Sensor height | 5.89 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.98 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 39 |
| Dxo color depth score | 19.6 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 10.8 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 94 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
- 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
- 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
- 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
- 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
- 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
- 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
- 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
- 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 1.9 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 320x240
- 320x240
- 640x480
- 848x480
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | Component |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 24.00 - 60.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 8.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 2.5 x |
| Aperture range | 0.12 - 0.50 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Multi-area with face detection and tracking |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Optional external viewfinder |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 16 x |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto iso mode | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- daylight
- flash
- halogen
- shade
- white set 1
- white set 2
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto w/ red-eye reduction
- off
- on
- slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | Add |
| Included memory | 50 MB |
| Included memory type | built-in memory |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 1.17 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 1.17 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 4 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 1.9 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 4 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.77 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.76 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.28 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.92 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.01 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s |
| Startup time | 2.3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.8 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4.8 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 380 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - 3.7v 1150mah lithium ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - arcsoft mediaimpression
- arcsoft panorama maker
- photofunstudio viewer 2.1e
- silkypix developer studio 3.0se
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. |