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

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").

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Leica V-Lux 2
Astro Zoom AZ651 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
V-Lux 2 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 2
Astro Zoom AZ651 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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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 |