Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Pentax XG-1

The following is a extended analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 6 months earlier than the XG-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the XG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and XG-1 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and XG-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.