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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 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 LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 3 years earlier than the LX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades against the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 LX5 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
RevealedDecember 2011July 2009Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 provides external measurements 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 LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the LX5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and LX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography factors
26
pretty good screen size (2.8")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (271g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260g (0.57 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $294