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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 3 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 Astro Zoom AZ651 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 V-Lux 2 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 2

 Astro Zoom AZ651 V-Lux 2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the V-Lux 2.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 2 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
60
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (520g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $419 $1,000