Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ2500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 3 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. 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 Panasonic FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ2500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the FZ2500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.