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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 22 months after the LX3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores versus the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 LX3 
IntroducedAugust 2010November 2008More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 LX3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features outer 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 LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the LX3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LX3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The newer Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Panasonic LX3 Street photography info
45
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (230g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (230g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (265 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (230 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (265g)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 265 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
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 One One
Cost at launch $900 $449