Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and G1 is 88 and 82 respectively.

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.