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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Announced June 2014
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was unveiled 24 months later than the G5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S-1 matches up versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic G5

 S-1 G5 
IntroducedJune 2014July 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Kodak S-1

 G5 S-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G5

 S-1 G5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S-1 compared to the G5.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and G5 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and G5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
65
good battery life (410 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
66
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging details
Panasonic G5 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
62
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than average (396 grams)
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2012-07-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 410 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $699