Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 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
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was released 3 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1150k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
| LX7 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outer measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the LX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and LX7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,150 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 gr (0.51 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $900 | $400 |