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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 17 months prior to the SZ7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ7 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 SZ7 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the SZ7.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
45
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (230g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (230g)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (230g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 133 grams (0.29 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 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 - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $199