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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 17 months later than the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Pentax X-5

 Astro Zoom AZ651 X-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 X-5 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax X-5

 Astro Zoom AZ651 X-5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the X-5.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and X-5 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and X-5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography details
Pentax X-5 Street photography details
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax X-5
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Pentax X-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 pounds) 595 grams (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $419 $230