Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 30

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 2 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 30 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.