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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
61
Overall
55
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 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-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was manufactured 9 months later than the E-P5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S-1 matches up versus the E-P5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-P5

 S-1 E-P5 
ReleasedJune 2014October 2013Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Kodak S-1

 E-P5 S-1 
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P5

 S-1 E-P5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S-1 vs the E-P5.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and E-P5 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Olympus E-P5
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others (420g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than others (420g)
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-P5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2013-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes 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 (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 410 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $389