Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic GH3

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 16 months later than the GH3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the GH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers 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 GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic GH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the GH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GH3 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage in sensor technology.