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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon Z5

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Z5 Astro Zoom AZ651 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2014Fresher by 79 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Z5

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Z5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
Nikon Z5 Street photography info
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (675 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (567g)
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (675 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Z5
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Z5
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