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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH5 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FH5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FH5 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Street photography factors
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (230g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (230g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (230g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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