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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 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
  • Released June 2014
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was launched 2 months prior to the GM5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S-1 matches up versus the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GM5

 S-1 GM5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Kodak S-1

 GM5 S-1 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GM5

 S-1 GM5 
AnnouncedJune 2014September 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S-1 versus the GM5.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GM5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S-1 and GM5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography features
Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (211g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Panasonic GM5
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery life (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (211g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (211 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GM5
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4640 x 3480 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 211 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 DMW-BLH7
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $966