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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 3 months after the ZS3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 ZS3 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS3 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in 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") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the ZS3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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 ZS3 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
26
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (260g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
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 Overall 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 ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $200