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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released August 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 11 months before the RZ10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RZ10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 RZ10 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ10

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the RZ10.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RZ10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (230g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
26
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (230 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,150k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 life - 178 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $200