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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 3 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 FZ35 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ35

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ35 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the FZ35.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ35.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ35
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed - 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $419 $999