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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was launched 6 months before the S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 S1 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax S1

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 S1 
ReleasedAugust 2010March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the S1.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
45
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (230 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (230g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
26
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (230g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
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
Cost at launch $900 $174