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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 4 months prior to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S1 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the S1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than average (117g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
26
lovely big screen (3.5")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $269