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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH5 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 FH5 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the FH5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (260 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (260g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (260g)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 gr (0.57 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $900 $169