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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
  • Released June 2014
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was introduced 2 months earlier than the E-PL7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S-1 scores versus the E-PL7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL7

 S-1 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL7 S-1 
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL7

 S-1 E-PL7 
AnnouncedJune 2014September 2014Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 has outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S-1 compared to the E-PL7.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and E-PL7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and E-PL7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography highlights
65
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
85
features focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography advice
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL7
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2014-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 357 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 410 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 BLS-50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $499