Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 24 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outside 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 TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TG-820 iHS is 65 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.