Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Later Model is Panasonic GF3

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

The S-1 was released 3 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S-1 matches up vs the GF2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GF2
S-1 | GF2 | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Kodak S-1
GF2 | S-1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF2
S-1 | GF2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak S-1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check out the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic GF2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 versus the GF2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GF2 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and GF2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak S-1 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Panasonic |
Model | Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-06-24 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4640 x 3480 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 290 gr (0.64 lb) | 310 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-070 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $330 |