Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45→Kodak PIXPRO AZ653
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The PIXPRO AZ653 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most PIXPRO FZ45 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the PIXPRO AZ653
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Resolution21MP vs 16MP (+5MP)
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Burst rate5fps (with RAW support) vs 1fps
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Battery life~300 shots (estimated) vs ~200 shots (2x AA batteries)
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | PIXPRO FZ45 | PIXPRO AZ653 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +1.7 | ||
| Travel | +1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.9 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | +2.2 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 | ||
| Fun & simple | -2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO FZ45 | PIXPRO AZ653 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £349 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP CMOS | 20.68MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | 5fps (with RAW support) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (2x AA batteries) | ~300 shots (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 175g (estimated) | 565g (estimated) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF (diopter-adjustable) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 4x zoom lens (27mm wide) | Fixed 65x zoom lens (24-1560mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (Class 10, up to 512GB) | Single SD |
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