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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was released 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 FH7 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with physical measurements 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 FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the FH7.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH7.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
45
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (260g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (260 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
26
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (260 grams)
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $149