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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ZS70 Astro Zoom AZ651 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2014More recent by 39 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS70

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ZS70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (567g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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great battery power (380 shots)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Panasonic ZS70
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $419 $450