Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G2

The following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and G2 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was brought out 4 years after the G2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S-1 scores against the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 compared to the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and G2 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and G2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak S-1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S-1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.