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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 4 months prior to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH25 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH25 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH25 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the FH25.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (230 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (230g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (230g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine VI
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $180