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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 4 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FH20

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 FH20 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FH20

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FH20 
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the FH20.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FH20 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FH20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
60
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (567g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (567g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FH20
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2010-01-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed - 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $419 $179