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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FZ28 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 FZ28 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 FZ28 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (230g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (230g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
26
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (230g)
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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