Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH27 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
FH27 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |