Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched July 2020

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon Z5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 7 years before the Z5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Z5. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon Z5
Astro Zoom AZ651 | Z5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Z5 | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Z5
Astro Zoom AZ651 | Z5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior 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 Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the Z5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Z5 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Z5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Z5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2020-07-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 pounds) | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 470 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $419 | $1,399 |