The Kodak S-1 from 2014 was a rare non-Panasonic, non-Olympus M43 body, using a 20MP CMOS sensor in a 390g body with a fixed touchscreen and Wi-Fi. No viewfinder, no IBIS, no 4K. Kodak licensed the M43 mount and branded the product, but it never gained traction and was discontinued quickly. It is a genuine oddity on the used market with very limited lens and accessory ecosystem support beyond standard M43 glass. At 390g, this is one of the lightest M43 bodies available, 148g below the M43 average of 538g. Step up to the OM System OM-3 if you want more controls at the cost of 24g extra.
Best for: Everyday and casual photography
Cons
- No in-body image stabilisation
- Contrast-detect AF only, slower on unpredictably moving subjects
- Not weather sealed
Specifications
| Body | |
| Brand | Kodak |
| Status | discontinued |
| Released | 2014-01 |
| Weight | 390g |
| Dimensions | 129 × 82.5 × 63.5mm |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Screen | Fixed |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Sensor | |
| Description | 20MP CMOS (M43 mount, Kodak branded) |
| Megapixels | 20MP |
| Resolution | 5184 × 3888 |
| Viewfinder | |
| EVF | No |
| Stabilisation | |
| IBIS | No |
| Dual IS | No |
| Autofocus | |
| Phase detect | No |
| Subject recognition | No |
| Shooting | |
| Video | |
| 4K | No |
| 4K 60fps | No |
| Log | No |
| Ports & storage | |
| Card slots | 1 |
| Card type | SD UHS-I |
| HDMI | micro |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Mic port | No |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Battery | LP-E6 compatible |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Kodak S-1 have IBIS?
No. The Kodak S-1 does not have in-body image stabilisation. You will need a lens with OIS for any stabilisation benefit.
Is the Kodak S-1 weather sealed?
No. The Kodak S-1 does not have weather sealing. Take care in rain or dusty conditions.
Does the Kodak S-1 shoot 4K video?
No. The Kodak S-1 does not record 4K video.
Does the Kodak S-1 have phase-detect autofocus?
No. The Kodak S-1 uses contrast-detect autofocus. It is slower to lock on to moving subjects than phase-detect systems.
What card does the Kodak S-1 use?
The Kodak S-1 has 1 card slot and accepts SD UHS-I cards.
How much does the Kodak S-1 weigh?
The Kodak S-1 weighs 390g (body only, with battery and card).