Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS60

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.