Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got 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 SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.