Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47
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![Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651/Kodak-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-front.jpg)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(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
(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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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic FZ47
Astro Zoom AZ651 | FZ47 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
FZ47 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ47
Astro Zoom AZ651 | FZ47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ47-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ47-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ47-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ47-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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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 |