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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was brought out 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 SZ8 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 SZ8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the SZ8.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (260g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (159 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than others in class (159g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
26
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (260 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.57 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style 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 One One
Cost at launch $900 $275