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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was announced 11 months before the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS7 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 ZS7 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 against the ZS7.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (230g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (230g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (230 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 model 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 Single Single
Launch price $900 $350