Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 9 months after the LX3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades versus the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | November 2008 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
LX3 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | LX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and LX3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | RP (Real Photo) 3D | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k 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 | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $900 | $449 |