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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS35 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1150k460kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ZS35 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 offers 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) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and the ZS35.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
45
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (230 grams)
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
26
big screen (3.5 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (230g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-17 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,150k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings 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
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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 One One
Retail pricing $900 $300