Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus SZ-12

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the SZ-12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ-12.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.