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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 17 months prior to the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S1 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 S1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 S1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the S1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (260g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
26
screen is a good size (2.8")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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