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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 7 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 FZ28 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the FZ28.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and FZ28.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
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screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
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, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260g (0.57 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $599