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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Announced August 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the FP5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FP5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FP5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FP5 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the FP5.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FP5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FP5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP5 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (230g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (260 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (230g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
great battery (260 CIPA)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
27
screen larger than average (3.5")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
great battery (260 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (230g)
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $199