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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 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
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • New Model is Olympus E-P5
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was launched 2 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S-1 grades vs the E-P3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-P3

 S-1 E-P3 
AnnouncedJune 2014August 2011More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Kodak S-1

 E-P3 S-1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P3

 S-1 E-P3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has exterior 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) and the Olympus E-P3 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 compared to the E-P3.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and E-P3 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak S-1 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
60
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
no Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lb) 369 gr (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $0