Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed very close to the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ8 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ8.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.