Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FZ35
Astro Zoom AZ651 | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
FZ35 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ35
Astro Zoom AZ651 | FZ35 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |