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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Launched June 2014
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak S-1 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S-1 was unveiled 2 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S-1 matches up against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Pentax K-01

 S-1 K-01 
IntroducedJune 2014May 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Kodak S-1

 K-01 S-1 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Pentax K-01

 S-1 K-01 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Kodak S-1 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S-1 vs the K-01.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and K-01 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and K-01.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The S-1 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The newer S-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 Travel photography details
Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
65
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery life (540 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than average (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561g)
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Pentax K-01
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2012-05-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
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
Peak resolution 4640 x 3480 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 grams (0.64 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 540 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 D-LI90
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $899