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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 12 months earlier than the ZS50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS50 Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS50

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the ZS50.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS50 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
60
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average in class (243g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
60
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (567g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS50
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $419 $350