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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 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 FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 FZ47 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ47

 Astro Zoom AZ651 FZ47 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with 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 during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the FZ47.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ47.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
53
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
60
resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
54
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ47
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 23
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed - 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
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
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $419 $379