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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 8 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH20 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More recent by 8 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH20 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor 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) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the FH20.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH20.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (230g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (230g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
27
very good size screen (3.5")
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (230g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $179