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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
61
Overall
55
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
61
Features
83
Overall
69

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV 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 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S-1 scores vs the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 S-1 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV S-1 
IntroducedAugust 2020June 2014Fresher by 74 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 S-1 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S-1 compared to the E-M10 IV.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and E-M10 IV is 88 and 81 respectively.

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

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older S-1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
65
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
82
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2020-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BLS-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $699