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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 3 years before the FH8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 FH8 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the FH8.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FH8.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (260g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
26
screen is a decent size (2.8")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (260g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260g (0.57 lb) 123g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $149