PRAKTICA Z212 vs. Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of PRAKTICA Z212 and Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

PRAKTICA Z212 vs. Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Product Type Digital camera - 720p - compact Digital camera - 1080p - compact
Height 6.11 cm 8.58 cm
Width 10.09 cm 12.13 cm
Depth 2.67 cm 9.75 cm
Weight 127 g 508 g
Weight Details Camera only: 127 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 146 g
Camera only: 508 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black | White | Graphite Black
Digital Zoom - 4x
Optical Zoom 12x 52x
SENSOR PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Sensor Resolution 20.0 Megapixel 20.68 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels 20,480,000 pixels 21,140,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,160,000 pixels 20,680,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
LENS PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Type Zoom lens - 12x zoom - 4.3 - 51.6 mm - f/3.1-6.3 Zoom lens - 52x zoom - 4.3 - 223.6 mm - f/2.8-5.6
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 288mm 24 - 1248mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Min Focus Distance 40 cm 60 cm
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction - 13 groups / 15 elements
Features Built-in lens shield -
FOCUSING PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 25
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection - Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE, Pet Detection, Smile Capture
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
ISO (Max) 6400 3200
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Centre-weighted, spot, Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE)
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic Programme, automatic, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs - Landscape, portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, Children, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, snow, handheld night shot, beauty face
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white) Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), 1900K - 10000K
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 4 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Retouch - Face retouch
DISPLAY PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Type 2.7" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format - 460,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
FLASH PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Camera Flash Built-in flash Pop-up flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features - AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Audio Signal Format - Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
MEMORY PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card 16 GB microSDHC -
Memory Card Included Yes No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 64 GB 32 GB
Image Storage JPEG 5152 x 3864
JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 5184 x 3888
JPEG 5184 x 3456
JPEG 5120 x 2880
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 640 x 480
Video Capture AVI - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
AVI - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 120 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Kodak LB-060 Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh (included) Kodak LB-060 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 240 shots
CONNECTIONS PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Interface USB 2.0, Wireless LAN Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard DPOF support, Exif Print support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Computer Connectivity Mac, Windows -
Tripod Mount Connection Point Yes -
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB / AV output (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
HDR Mode - HDR post-processing, realtime HDR mode
Additional Features Multi-picture burst, AE lock, AF lock, Intelligent Scene Selector, D-Lighting technology, Panorama Capture, Time-Lapse recording, GPS via mobile Auto power save, digital image rotation, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology
OTHERS PRAKTICA Z212 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ527
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, wrist strap, microSD to SD adapter Lens cap, neck strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable
Software Drivers & Utilities Drivers & Utilities
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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