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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 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 ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was announced 3 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS1 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 ZS1 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS1 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the ZS1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography information
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
26
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (260 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $900 $0