Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL1

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S-1 scores vs the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 comes with outer 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-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S-1 against the E-PL1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and E-PL1 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and E-PL1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak S-1 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.