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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS40 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k920kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

		

		

			
 ZS40 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 features physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the ZS40.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS40.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS40
20
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
45
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than average in class (230g)
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
17
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
54
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
48
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (230g)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography information
27
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
56
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
21
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (230 grams)
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class 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 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,150k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.60 m 6.40 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    
AE bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 photos
Battery form - 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
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $900 $450