Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 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 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

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).

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.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GF5
S-1 | GF5 | |||
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Released | June 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | 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 dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro S-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $250 | $600 |