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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2014
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was brought out within a month of the E-PL6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S-1 scores against the E-PL6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 S-1 E-PL6 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL6 S-1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL6

 S-1 E-PL6 
RevealedJune 2014August 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S-1 against the E-PL6.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and E-PL6 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and E-PL6.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL6
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
65
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
85
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
no Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL6
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2014-08-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
WB bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $300