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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 13 months later than the ZS25 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS25

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS25 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS25

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS25 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the ZS25.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (21MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
60
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
60
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS25
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $419 $300