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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2014
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic G6

 S-1 G6 
LaunchedJune 2014April 2013Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Kodak S-1

 G6 S-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k920kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G6

 S-1 G6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G6 Vlogging highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic G6
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 gr (0.64 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $750