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Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched June 2014
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak S-1 and Leica TL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Leica. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is relatively similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and TL (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was released 3 years earlier than the TL and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S-1 grades vs the TL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Leica TL

 S-1 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Kodak S-1

 TL S-1 
ReleasedNovember 2016June 2014More recent by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Leica TL

 S-1 TL 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 provides outer 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) while the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Kodak S-1 and Leica TL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S-1 and the TL.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and TL is 88 and 85 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and TL.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The S-1 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older S-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Leica TL Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
Leica TL Sports photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery power (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography info
Leica TL Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
33
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak S-1 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Leica TL
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Leica TL
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2016-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 4
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 BP-DC13
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $1,009