Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ200

Following is a detailed overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 18 months after the FZ200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ200.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage in sensor technology.