Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6

Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was manufactured 15 months after the G6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S-1 grades versus the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S-1 compared to the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and G6.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.