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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 5 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus 7000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 7000 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus 7000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 7000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the 7000.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 7000 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and 7000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
good MP (21MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Olympus 7000 Street photography information
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
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good MP (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
60
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (567g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus 7000
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 172 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $419 $280