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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q 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 Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S-1 was manufactured 3 years later than the Q and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S-1 grades vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Pentax Q

 S-1 Q 
AnnouncedJune 2014June 2011More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Kodak S-1

 Q S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q

 S-1 Q 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 against the Q.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and Q is 88 and 93 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and Q.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak S-1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S-1 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (180g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak S-1 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q Sports photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery power (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak S-1 Vlogging info
Pentax Q Vlogging info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-06-24 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4640 x 3480 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync+ Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 410 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $695