Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic G85

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic G85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and G85 (16MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 3 years before the G85 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the G85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and G85 is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and G85.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.