Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 4 months earlier than the FH5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
FH5 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH5 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has outer measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 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 operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $900 | $169 |