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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores vs the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SZ10 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the SZ10.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ10.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (260 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (260 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than others (177 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
26
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (260g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 gr (0.57 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $200