Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 2 months after the 1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus 1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the 1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 1 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.