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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 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
  • Revealed June 2014
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the E-PL9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S-1 grades vs the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Olympus E-PL9

 S-1 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Kodak S-1

 E-PL9 S-1 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2014Fresher by 44 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL9

 S-1 E-PL9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera and 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 are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 versus the E-PL9.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and E-PL9 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and E-PL9.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery power (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Olympus E-PL9
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.64 lb) 380 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $599