Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica Q

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Leica Q, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly similar but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and Q (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 17 months prior to the Q making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica Q. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Leica Q Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Leica Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Q is 65 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Leica Q will offer more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.