Ektar H35vs Lumix S5 IIX
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters 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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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