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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 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
  • Announced June 2014
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Photography Glossary

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The S-1 was brought out 21 months before the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S-1 grades versus the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Panasonic GX85

 S-1 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Kodak S-1

 GX85 S-1 
RevealedApril 2016June 2014More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX85

 S-1 GX85 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 against the GX85.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and GX85 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and GX85.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography details
Panasonic GX85 Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
65
great battery power (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak S-1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak S-1 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Panasonic GX85
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Panasonic
Model Kodak Pixpro S-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-06-24 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
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
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 290g (0.64 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 662
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-070 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $800