Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1
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![Kodak Pixpro S-1 front Kodak Pixpro S-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1/Kodak-S-1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-ek-fn.jpg)
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
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The S-1 was revealed 5 years later than the G1 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 G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S-1 grades against the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic G1
S-1 | G1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 67 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Kodak S-1
G1 | S-1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G1
S-1 | G1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 has external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
See the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S-1 and the G1.
![Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.
![Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and G1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak S-1 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-S-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-06-24 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 lb) | 360 gr (0.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $0 |