Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic S3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 17 months prior to the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features physical 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic S3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.