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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 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 X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 4 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Pentax X70

 Astro Zoom AZ651 X70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 X70 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax X70

 Astro Zoom AZ651 X70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the X70.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and X70 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and X70.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax X70
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $419 $200