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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 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 GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF6
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was introduced 2 years after the GF5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S-1 matches up vs the GF5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GF5

 S-1 GF5 
ReleasedJune 2014April 2012More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Kodak S-1

 GF5 S-1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF5

 S-1 GF5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S-1 versus the GF5.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and GF5 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak S-1 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
61
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2012-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 267 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 410 photos 360 photos
Style of battery 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
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