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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
61
Overall
56
Kodak Pixpro S-1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Introduced June 2014
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Kodak S-1 versus Pentax Q10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S-1 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the S-1 (Four Thirds) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S-1 was manufactured 22 months after the Q10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S-1 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak S-1 over the Pentax Q10

 S-1 Q10 
RevealedJune 2014September 2012Newer by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Kodak S-1

 Q10 S-1 

Common features in the Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q10

 S-1 Q10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak S-1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S-1 and Q10 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S-1 and Q10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak S-1 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak S-1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak S-1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak S-1
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
62
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak S-1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
65
better than average battery power (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak S-1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography information
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak S-1
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak S-1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak S-1 and Pentax Q10
 Kodak Pixpro S-1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak Pixpro S-1 Pentax Q10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-06-24 2012-09-10
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
Max resolution 4640 x 3480 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 290g (0.64 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-070 D-LI68
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $350