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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH27 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH27 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH27 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features external measurements 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 FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the FH27.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH27 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH27.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (230g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (230 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
26
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (230 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine VI
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $229