Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 20 months later than the FZ28 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up vs the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
FZ28 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FZ28
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outside 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FZ28 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and FZ28.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2009-01-15 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,150 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 417g (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $900 | $599 |