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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
61
Overall
55
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
72
Overall
59

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 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-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was revealed 22 months later than the E-PL5 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S-1 matches up vs the E-PL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL5

 S-1 E-PL5 
AnnouncedJune 2014September 2012Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL5 S-1 
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL5

 S-1 E-PL5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 provides physical 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) and the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Kodak S-1 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S-1 versus the E-PL5.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and E-PL5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and E-PL5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
70
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
75
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL5
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
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, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 889
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $400