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PIXPRO AZ653 vs FZ1000
Quick take: The PIXPRO AZ653 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the FZ1000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PIXPRO AZ653Kodak · 2024 | FZ1000Lumix · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £427 | £237 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.68MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch MOS |
| Resolution | 20.7MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps (with RAW support) | 12fps (7fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (estimated) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 565g (estimated)Best | 831g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 136.8 × 98.5 × 130.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF (diopter-adjustable) | Electronic OLED, 0.39", 2.36M dots, 0.7x, eye sensor |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 65x zoom lens (24-1560mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 16x zoom lens (25-400mm equivalent, f/2.8-4) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, micro HDMI, USB, 3.5 mm mic, 2.5 mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PIXPRO AZ653
FZ1000
Portrait
4.2/10
4.4/10
Street
4.6/10
4.2/10
Travel
4.6/10
4.0/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
3.2/10
Documentary
3.4/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
4.3/10
Landscape
3.5/10
3.7/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
4.8/10
Casual
4.8/10
2.7/10
Food
3.8/10
4.4/10
Macro
2.8/10
3.2/10
Architecture
3.9/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
2.5/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Vlogging & Video
—
3.3/10
Filmmaking
—
3.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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