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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 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
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was manufactured 7 years before the S5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S-1 scores versus the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic S5

 S-1 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Kodak S-1

 S5 S-1 
AnnouncedAugust 2020June 2014More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kClearer display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic S5

 S-1 S5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3.0"Same display measurement

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 comes with 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 S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S-1 compared to the S5.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and S5 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and S5.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S5 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Panasonic S5
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (410 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect autofocus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
65
great battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic S5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2020-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 107 31
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.0 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $250 $1,999