Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS7 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.