Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Here is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 2 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the V-Lux 3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 3 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit in sensor technology.