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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 17 months later than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Pentax Q10

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Q10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Q10 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax Q10

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Q10 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the Q10.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Q10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Q10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
built-in flash
low battery life (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (567 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax Q10
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $419 $350