Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax S1
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | S1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1150k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
S1 | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax S1
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | S1 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |