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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2014
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Successor is Leica M11
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and M10 (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and M10 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the M10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S-1 scores vs the M10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Leica M10

 S-1 M10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Kodak S-1

 M10 S-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2014More recent by 31 months
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Leica M10

 S-1 M10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Leica M10 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S-1 and the M10.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and M10 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and M10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S-1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Leica M10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S-1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Leica M10
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Leica M10 Sports photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Leica M10
65
great battery (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M10 Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
Leica M10 Vlogging features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Leica M10
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Leica M10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Leica M10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 5952 x 3992
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica M
Total lenses 107 59
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $7,595