Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF6

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was launched 15 months later than the GF6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S-1 scores versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 has got outside 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) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 versus the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and GF6 is 88 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S-1 should have an edge in sensor tech.