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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Announced August 2010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ3 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the SZ3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
45
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography advice
27
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $150