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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 5 years before the TS30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TS30 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1150k230kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 TS30 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010Newer by 53 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the TS30.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and TS30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
45
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (230g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch price $900 $180