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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Announced June 2014
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Panasonic. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was introduced 8 months after the GX7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S-1 grades versus the GX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GX7

 S-1 GX7 
AnnouncedJune 2014November 2013More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Kodak S-1

 GX7 S-1 
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX7

 S-1 GX7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 has got external 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S-1 versus the GX7.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and GX7 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and GX7.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX7
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make Kodak Panasonic
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320s
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $1,000