Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban        Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The full galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL5
| S-1 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2014 |  | September 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | 
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display | 
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
 
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        Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Olympus 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 | 



