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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TS3 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 TS3 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers outer measurements 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the TS3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and TS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS3 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
better than average battery life (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
26
screen is a decent size (2.8")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $380