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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 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-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was manufactured 3 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S-1 grades against the E-PL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL2

 S-1 E-PL2 
LaunchedJune 2014February 2011Newer by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL2 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL2

 S-1 E-PL2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 and the E-PL2.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and E-PL2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and E-PL2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Kodak S-1 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery life (280 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL2
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2011-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Truepic V
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
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, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 362 grams (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 410 shots 280 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $0