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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was brought out 3 years before the TS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TS20 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 TS20 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 comes with outside 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TS20 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (260 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (260g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
26
screen size is good (2.8")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (260g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $179