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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 4 months earlier than the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH2 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH2 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the FH2.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH2.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (230g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (230 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery life (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (230 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $149