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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
61
Overall
55
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Announced June 2014
Panasonic GF2
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GF2

 S-1 GF2 
LaunchedJune 2014February 2011More recent by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer 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 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak S-1
Street photography with Panasonic GF2
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF2
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
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