Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 4 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the ZS70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ZS70.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.