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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 18 months prior to the FX78 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 FX78 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the FX78.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FX78.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
26
screen size is good (2.8")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (260 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $900 $210