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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 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
  • Launched June 2014
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was released 3 years earlier than the E-PL8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S-1 grades vs the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL8

 S-1 E-PL8 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL8 S-1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016June 2014More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL8

 S-1 E-PL8 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S-1 and the E-PL8.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and E-PL8 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and E-PL8.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography info
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL8
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (410 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
no Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL8
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2016-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.64 lbs) 357 grams (0.79 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $500