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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed June 2014
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S-1 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic G3

 S-1 G3 
AnnouncedJune 2014July 2011More recent by 36 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Kodak S-1

 G3 S-1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G3

 S-1 G3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S-1 against the G3.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and G3 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and G3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography information
Panasonic G3 Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect AF
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
70
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G3
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-06-24 2011-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 336 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 667
Other
Battery life 410 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $500