Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has physical 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 ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 against the ZS50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS50 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.