Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS3

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outside 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS3 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS3.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.