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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 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 GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
Photography Glossary

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was released 12 months before the GX8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S-1 matches up versus the GX8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GX8

 S-1 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Kodak S-1

 GX8 S-1 
IntroducedJuly 2015June 2014More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX8

 S-1 GX8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak S-1 has outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Kodak S-1 versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S-1 compared to the GX8.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GX8.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GX8 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak S-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
80
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (330 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery (410 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX8
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-06-24 2015-07-16
Body design 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4640 x 3480 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290 grams (0.64 lb) 487 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $898