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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 15 months earlier than the 1s making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the 1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus 1s

 Astro Zoom AZ651 1s 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 1s Astro Zoom AZ651 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus 1s

 Astro Zoom AZ651 1s 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the 1s.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 1s is 65 and 79 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 1s.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Olympus 1s
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
Olympus 1s Street photography advice
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
Olympus 1s Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography factors
Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
good battery pack (450 shots)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
Olympus 1s Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Olympus 1s Vlogging information
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus 1s
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus Stylus 1s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed - 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
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 - 450 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $419 $699