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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 24 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z5120 scores versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Z5120 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Kodak Z5120

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Z5120 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Z5120 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
57
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Make Kodak Kodak
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $419