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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Comparison

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16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Kodak and Olympus. Kodak S-1 was introduced to market in June 2014 and Olympus PEN-F was launched in January 2016. There is 19 months difference between S-1 and PEN-F so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger PEN-F, especially in sensor tech.

Both cameras have Four Thirds sensors but Kodak S-1 has a 16.0 MP and Olympus PEN-F has a 20.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Kodak S-1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-06-24
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 290g. 116 x 68 x 36 mm

Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-27
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 80)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 427g. 125 x 72 x 37 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Kodak Pixpro S-1 over Olympus PEN-F
Battery Life
410 shots vs 330 shots 80 more frames with a single charge
Weight
290 g vs 427 g 137 g lighter


Reasons to choose Olympus PEN-F over Kodak Pixpro S-1
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
81 vs 25 56 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.037k dots vs 920k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 5.0fps 5 fps faster
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (50.0MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Olympus PEN-F
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 1.037k dots High resolution screens
Common Weaknesses of Kodak Pixpro S-1 and Olympus PEN-F
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Kodak S-1 has external dimensions of 116 x 68 x 36 mm (4.55 x 2.69 x 1.4″) and weighs 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz) (including batteries). Olympus PEN-F has external dimensions of 125 x 72 x 37 mm (4.92 x 2.83 x 1.46″) and weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F. Kodak S-1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Olympus PEN-F.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F.
Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak S-1 is significantly lighter (137g ) than the Olympus PEN-F which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F have the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Four Thirds sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Kodak Pixpro S-1 nor Olympus PEN-F provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Kodak S-1 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Olympus PEN-F sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F: Sensor Comparison

Kodak S-1 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus PEN-F has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor.

Below you can see the S-1 and PEN-F sensor size comparison.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F Cameras


Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F have the same Micro Four Thirds and have total of 107 lenses to choose from.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Kodak S-1 Lenses # of Olympus PEN-F Lenses
Standard Zoom 15 15
Standard Prime 13 13
Wideangle Zoom 5 5
Wideangle Prime 29 29
Telephoto Zoom 18 18
Telephoto Prime 9 9
SuperZoom 8 8
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 5
Macro Prime 4 4
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 107 107

Here are some of the most popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for S-1 and PEN-F
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH.  Power O.I.S Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S
FourThirds 265gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO
FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus 9mm F8 Fish-Eye Body Cap Lens Lens Olympus 9mm F8 Fish-Eye Body Cap Lens
FourThirds 30gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
FourThirds 136gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS
FourThirds 305gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 OIS
FourThirds 360gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Kodak S-1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus PEN-F for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Kodak S-1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Olympus PEN-F for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Kodak S-1 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Olympus PEN-F for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
81 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Kodak S-1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus PEN-F for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
290g
Medium size Body
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
427g
Read the details

Kodak S-1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus PEN-F for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Kodak S-1 vs Olympus PEN-F: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Kodak S-1 and Olympus PEN-F scores compare:

Kodak S-1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #81 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #361 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Olympus PEN-F
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #106 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus PEN-F is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Kodak S-1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Kodak S-1. Otherwise, Olympus PEN-F is the better camera overall.

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Olympus PEN-F vs Kodak S-1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Kodak Pixpro S-1 Olympus PEN-F
Brand Kodak Olympus
Announced 2014-06-24 2016-01-27
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 224.90mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4640 x 3480 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 81
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of Available Lenses 107 107
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 920k dots 1,037k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.62x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 290g 427g
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 36mm 125 x 72 x 37mm
Battery Life 410 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 74
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 894
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