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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS5 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ZS5 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS5 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
45
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (230 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
26
bigger than average screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (230g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
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