Ektar H35vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £699 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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