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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 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
  • Introduced June 2014
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was launched 4 years prior to the GX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S-1 matches up against the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GX9

 S-1 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Kodak S-1

 GX9 S-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018June 2014Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1240k920kClearer display (+320k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX9

 S-1 GX9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has external dimensions 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 Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S-1 and the GX9.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GX9 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and GX9.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (410 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX9
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 pounds) 407g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $1,000