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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-330
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and E-300 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 9 years later than the E-300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the E-300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus E-300

 Astro Zoom AZ651 E-300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2005More recent by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k134kSharper screen (+786k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 E-300 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300

 Astro Zoom AZ651 E-300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features 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 Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the E-300.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and E-300 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and E-300.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Olympus E-300
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
51
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-300 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
Olympus E-300 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Olympus E-300
60
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (567g)
9
can't shoot video
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus E-300
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus E-300
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2005-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 400
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 920k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 624 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
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