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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 3 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the FZ40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FZ40

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 FZ40 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ40

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the FZ40.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ40 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ40.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567g)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (567g)
22
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (494g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ40
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $419 $420