Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1R

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the S1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades versus the S1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the S1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S1R is 90 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S1R.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will result in more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.