Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 9 years before the ZS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.