Ektar H35vs Lumix S1
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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