Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH8 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
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 17 months before the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FH8
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1150k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
| FH8 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH8
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the FH8.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FH8.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,150k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $900 | $149 |