Ektar H35vs PixPro WPZ2
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £100 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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