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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 III 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
  • Released June 2014
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was unveiled 4 years before the E-M10 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S-1 matches up against the E-M10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 S-1 E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III S-1 
ReleasedAugust 2017June 2014More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 S-1 E-M10 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

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

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 vs the E-M10 III.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and E-M10 III is 88 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and E-M10 III.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography advice
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others (410g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
no Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (410g)
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2017-08-31
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display 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 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 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, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BLS-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $650