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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released August 2010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 12 months before the TS3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TS3 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TS3 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the TS3.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS3 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
45
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $380