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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out very close to the D-LUX 5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D-LUX 5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D-LUX 5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (230 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (230 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (271g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (230g)
29
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Leica D-LUX 5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 230g (0.51 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $799