The LW print measures 89mm x 133mm, or approximately 3.5 inches wide by 5.25 inches tall, giving it a modest surface area of 59 square inches. The proportions result in an aspect ratio close to 5:7. Falling between 2R and 4R in size, LW classifies among small print formats. Its origins can be traced back to APS film cameras that featured image frames of this shape. The initials LW corresponded to the words "panorama" in the German language, referring to the more panoramic horizontal dimensions. Today, LW continues to serve photographers seeking a compact panoramic print at an economical price. The elongated shape is ideal for landscape and architecture photos. Image quality is understandably limited by the small size but useful for contact sheets, snapshots, and crafts. LW allows affordable printing of several horizontal-oriented photos on a single sheet. For panoramic prints on a budget, the niche LW format strikes an excellent balance of petit dimensions and useful elongated shape.