Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic SZ8
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1150k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
| SZ8 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic SZ8
| Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the SZ8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and SZ8.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | Venus Engine |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,150k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $900 | $275 |