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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 17 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k230kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the SZ1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (230g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (230 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
26
big screen (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (230g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $179