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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 19 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FX580 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FX580 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the FX580.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FX580 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FX580.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX580 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (230g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (230g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (230g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $499