Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic FZ70

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 6 months after the FZ70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the FZ70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ70 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and FZ70.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.