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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 13 months earlier than the RZ18 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RZ18 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k460kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 RZ18 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ18

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys physical dimensions 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 RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the RZ18.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and RZ18.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (230g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
27
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
21
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (230 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax RZ18
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,150k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 All around 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 D-LI92
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 Single Single
Launch cost $900 $210