Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has exterior measurements 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.