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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 13 months after the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS30 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS30

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features exterior measurements 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the ZS30.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (198g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
60
good MP (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (198 grams)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS30
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed - 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $419 $250