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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 LX3 
RevealedJuly 2009November 2008More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 LX3 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 LX3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (260 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (260g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (265 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
26
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (260 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (265 grams)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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