Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 18 months later than the LZ20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. 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 LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage in sensor tech.