Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ405 Red 2023
The 40x optical zoom lens with image stabilization delivers a reach that smartphones cannot match, all from a 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. It runs on universally available AA batteries, eliminating the need for proprietary chargers during long outings. This camera is best for beginners wanting an affordable, hassle-free way to experiment with extreme telephoto photography without a major financial commitment.
Type bridge
Sensor 20MP 1/2.3-inch
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 720 g
30 Overall Score
Price €232
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ405 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Nikon D7500 | OM System OM-5 | Sony Alpha a6400 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.9MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 51 | 121 | 425 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 8 | 30 | 11 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 720 | 658 | 640 | 366 | 359 | 498 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ405 | 36.2 | 40.2 | 53.7 | 34 | 24.1 | 29.3 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 21.6 | 78.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Compare | 97.9 | 91.1 | 96.1 | 91.6 | 94.4 | 55.5 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 88.9 |
| Nikon D7500 Compare | 76.6 | 80.8 | 86.1 | 68.7 | 95.4 | 85.4 | 99.4 | 75.9 | 95.4 | 36.1 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 83.6 | 92 | 79.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 48.5 | 91.1 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 94.2 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 90.8 | 90.3 | 92 | 80 | 70.4 | 90.6 | 92.4 | 75.9 | 90.3 | 36.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Compare | 82.4 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 91.6 | 62.1 | 47.4 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 89.3 | 88.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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