Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ28

Below, we will be analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 5 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ28 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ28.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge in sensor innovation.