Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 4 years prior to the SZ3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up against the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 compared to the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.