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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 21 months after the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 Astro Zoom AZ651 V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 V-Lux 40 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 40

 Astro Zoom AZ651 V-Lux 40 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the V-Lux 40.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 40 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
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MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (210g)
has focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $419 $699