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Lumix DMC-LX3

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a high-end compact camera introduced in 2008. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 uses a 1/1.63-inch CCD technology sensor. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 pioneered the concept of a multi-aspect ratio image sensor.[1]

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What is it?

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a high-end compact camera introduced in 2008. It uses a 1/1.63-inch CCD technology sensor and was the first Panasonic camera to implement a multi-aspect ratio image sensor.

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Sensor type
CCD[1]
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Sensor size
1/1.63 inch[1]
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Multi-aspect ratio sensor
Yes[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What was the release year of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3?

2008.[1]

What sensor size does the LX3 use?

A 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor.[1]

What is the multi-aspect ratio sensor concept that the LX3 pioneered?

The concept allows a camera to record images in multiple native aspect ratios without cropping the sensor’s output, thereby preserving the angle of view and maximizing pixel count for each format.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Lumix DMC-LX3 are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Lumix DMC-LX3 are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Lumix DMC-LX3 are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Lumix DMC-LX3 are on record.

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