Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was revealed 23 months before the SZ5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides external measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.