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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 12 months before the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic TS6

 Astro Zoom AZ651 TS6 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 TS6 Astro Zoom AZ651 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic TS6

 Astro Zoom AZ651 TS6 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the TS6.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TS6 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and TS6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
60
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
73
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (567 grams)
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic TS6
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $419 $300