Ektar H35vs Lumix G9
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £549 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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