Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5
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![Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Real-3D-W3/Fujifilm-Real-3D-W3-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5/Panasonic-ZS5-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was unveiled 3 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores against the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | ZS5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
ZS5 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the ZS5.
![Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Real-3D-W3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Real-3D-W3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS5.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
![Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Real-3D-W3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Real-3D-W3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD | Venus Engine HD II |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,150k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $900 | $300 |