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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 5 years before the SZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ10 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ10 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the SZ10.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
45
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (230g)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (230g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
27
bigger than average screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (230 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,150k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 images
Style 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 Single Single
Cost at release $900 $200