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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 ZS30 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has exterior dimensions 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and the ZS30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS30.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (198g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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nice screen size (2.8 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (260 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 $250