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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 3 years before the F5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 F5 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 F5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 F5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the F5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and F5.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (230g)
56
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (230 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (230g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $100