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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Kodak S-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 290g - 116 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released June 2014
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
Photography Glossary

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was revealed 7 months prior to the GF7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S-1 scores vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GF7

 S-1 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Kodak S-1

 GF7 S-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2014Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF7

 S-1 GF7 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 features outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S-1 compared to the GF7.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and GF7 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GF7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
65
better than average battery life (410 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
70
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GF7
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Company Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 pounds) 266 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $308