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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was manufactured 8 months after the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH3 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the FH3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
45
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
27
screen larger than average (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 230g (0.51 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $160