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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 19 months after the FX48 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FX48 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FX48 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the FX48.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FX48.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
27
big screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $325