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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 4 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 LF1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k920kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 LF1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2010More modern by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the LF1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
45
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
27
bigger than average screen (3.5")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $500