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Olympus TG-4 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

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Olympus TG-4

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

Olympus TG-4
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

21 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Entire Comparison
On this page you can take a look on Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comparison.

Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

  • Released: 13.04.2015
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 247g. 112 x 66 x 31 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Olympus Tough TG-3 Compare

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

  • Released: 07.01.2014
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-1560 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 9 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 567g. 125 x 114 x 89 mm

( ! ) Olympus TG-4 was replaced by Olympus Tough TG-5. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
-> Olympus Tough TG-5 vs Olympus Tough TG-4
-> Olympus Tough TG-5 vs Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Why you should choose Olympus Tough TG-4 over Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651?
GPS BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max ISO 6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Weight 247 g vs 567 g 320 g lighter
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide 2.00 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 4.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Focus Bracketing Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone_remote control Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Why you should choose Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 over Olympus Tough TG-4?
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution 21 MP vs 16 MP 31% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution 920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting 9.0fps vs 5.0fps 4 fps faster
Manual Exposure Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele 1560mm vs 100mm 1460 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 65x vs 4x more flexible focal coverage
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
General Advantages of Olympus Tough TG-4 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Wireless Connection Yes vs YesBetter connectivity
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs OpticalAll the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash Yes vs YesUseful in low-light
RAW Support Yes vs YesBetter image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yesvery handy for portraits
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Olympus Tough TG-4 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
External Flash Shoe No vs NoNot suitable for flash photography
AE Bracketing No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Olympus TG-4 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-4 is significantly lighter (320g ) than the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Weather Sealing LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Different types of Photography that Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651: Good for

In this part, we tell you about the scores of Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in 5 different photography spheres.

Olympus TG-4 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage No External Flash Shoe
Disadvantage No Built-in Viewfinder
Disadvantage No Manual Exposure Mode
Disadvantage Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Advantage Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Manual Exposure Mode
Advantage Average Ergonomics&Handling
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage No External Flash Shoe

Olympus TG-4 for Street Photography

GOOD

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 for Street Photography

GOOD
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Small Body
Advantage Live-view
Advantage Face-Detection Focusing
Advantage Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
Advantage25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage No Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Live-view
Advantage Face-Detection Focusing
AdvantageFully Articulated LCD Screen
Advantage24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Advantage Medium sized Body
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor

Olympus TG-4 for Sports Photography

POOR

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Environmental Sealings
Advantage 25 Focus Points
Advantage Wireless Connection
Advantage Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Advantage Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Disadvantage No External Flash Shoe
Disadvantage No Built-in Viewfinder
Disadvantage No Manual Exposure Mode
Disadvantage Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Disadvantage100 mm Tele Lens
Advantage Image Stabilization
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Manual Exposure Mode
Advantage Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Advantage 25 Focus Points
Advantage Wireless Connection
Advantage1560 mm Tele Lens
Advantage Average Ergonomics&Handling
Advantage Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Disadvantage No External Flash Shoe
Disadvantage Environmental Sealings
Disadvantage Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50

Olympus TG-4 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Compact Body
Advantage Environmental Sealings
Advantage 247g
Advantage 4X Optical Zoom
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage 65X Optical Zoom
Advantage Medium size Body
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage 567g
Disadvantage Body Thickness 114mm

Olympus TG-4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Advantage RAW shooting capability
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Advantage Environmental Sealings
Advantage Built-in GPS
Advantage Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage No Manual Exposure Mode
Advantage Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Advantage Manual Focus Mode
Advantage Manual Exposure Mode
Advantage24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Disadvantage Small 1/2.3 sensor
Disadvantage No Environmental Sealings
Olympus TG-4 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651: Our Rank

If you have not already made a decision about which camera fits better for you we propose to check how we rated Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651. Our globe analyzes rates of cameras by 63 different specs.

Here is our Olympus TG-4 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 verdict compare:

Olympus TG-4
Imaging Score
Imaging Score
Price Score
Outdoor Score
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Imaging Score
Imaging Score
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Total Score

Olympus TG-4 has a higher Overall Score than the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that TG-4 trails behind the Astro Zoom AZ651: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651. If not, we recommend the Olympus TG-4.

Olympus TG-4
Olympus TG-4

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus TG-4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
GeneralOlympus Tough TG-4Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
BrandOlympusKodak
Released2015-04-132014-01-07
TypeCompactSLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
Size1/2.3"1/2.3"
Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area28.07mm228.07mm2
Megapixels1621
Max Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
Max Native ISO6,4003,200
Min Native ISO100100
RAW SupportAvailableAvailable
Autofocus
TouchNot AvailableNot Available
ContinuousAvailableAvailable
SingleAvailableAvailable
TrackingAvailableAvailable
SelectiveNot AvailableAvailable
CenterAvailableNot Available
Multi AreaAvailableAvailable
Live ViewAvailableAvailable
Face DetectionAvailableAvailable
Contrast DetectionAvailableAvailable
Phase DetectionNot AvailableNot Available
Number of Focus Points2525
Lens
Manual FocusAvailableAvailable
Lens Mountfixed lensfixed lens
Lens Focal Range25-100 mm (4x)24-1560 mm (65x)
Max ApertureF2.0-4.9F2.9-6.5
Macro Focus Range1cm3cm
Screen
TypeFixed typeFully Articulated
Size3"3"
Resolution460k dots920k dots
Touch ScreenNot AvailableNot Available
Viewfinder
TypeNoneElectronic
Coveragen/a100%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed1/2000s1/2000s
Shutter PriorityNot AvailableNot Available
Aperture PriorityAvailableNot Available
Manual Exposure ModeNot AvailableAvailable
Custom White BalanceAvailableNot Available
Image StabilizationSensor-shiftOptical
Built-in FlashAvailableAvailable
Flash Range7.90mn/a
External FlashNot AvailableNot Available
Continuous Shooting5.0 fps9.0 fps
Multi-SegmentAvailableNot Available
AverageNot AvailableNot Available
SpotAvailableNot Available
PartialNot AvailableNot Available
AF-AreaNot AvailableNot Available
Center WeightedNot AvailableNot Available
AE BracketingNot AvailableNot Available
WB BracketingNot AvailableNot Available
Video Features
Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Supported VideoH.264, Motion JPEGn/a
Microphone PortNot AvailableNot Available
Headphone PortNot AvailableNot Available
Connectivity
Wireless ConnectivityBuilt-InBuilt-In
HDMI PortAvailableAvailable
Physical
Environmental SealingAvailableNot Available
Weight247g567g
Body Size112 x 66 x 31mm125 x 114 x 89mm
Battery Life380 shotsn/a
Other Features
TimelapseAvailableNot Available
GPSBuiltInNone
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