Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus PEN-F

Below is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty similar but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 3 years prior to the PEN-F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus PEN-F. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outside dimensions 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 Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the PEN-F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and PEN-F is 65 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and PEN-F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind in sensor technology.