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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-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
  • Revealed June 2014
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was manufactured 4 months later than the E-M10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S-1 scores versus the E-M10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-M10

 S-1 E-M10 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Kodak S-1

 E-M10 S-1 
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-M10

 S-1 E-M10 
AnnouncedJune 2014March 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has proportions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 compared to the E-M10.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and E-M10 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and E-M10.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography factors
65
good battery (410 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-M10
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2014-03-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 410 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $600