Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 3 years before the SZ1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the SZ1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.