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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 3 years after the TG-310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus TG-310

 Astro Zoom AZ651 TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 TG-310 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus TG-310

 Astro Zoom AZ651 TG-310 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outer 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 TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the TG-310.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TG-310 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TG-310.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (567g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
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megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (155g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (567g)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus TG-310
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Battery life - 150 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $419 $0