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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS7 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 ZS7 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the ZS7.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS7 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (260 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (260g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
26
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (260 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260g (0.57 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $350