Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic LX100

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 8 months before the LX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the LX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and LX100 is 65 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and LX100.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.