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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 24 months prior to the ZS60 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS60 Astro Zoom AZ651 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS60

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has exterior 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 ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the ZS60.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS60 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS60.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567g)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
59
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (567g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS60
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $419 $248