Ektar H35vs OM-D E-M10 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak Ektar H35 Kodak Ektar H35 (2022) Starting from £40 new Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting View Ektar H35
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) Starting from £469 new Best for Travel & everyday View OM-D E-M10 IV

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 & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

↓ Full specifications below

OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)

  • Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
  • Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
  • Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body

Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Ektar H35 (2022)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
Price £40 £469
Sensor 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3MP
Video N/A — film camera 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points
Stabilisation N/A — film camera 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate Manual wind-on 15fps
Battery Life 1× AA alkaline battery ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~125g (without battery) 383g body only
Dimensions 105 × 62 × 37mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Optical viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen N/A 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards 35mm 135-format film cartridge Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity N/A USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI
Genre Ektar H35OM-D E-M10 IV
Everyday
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Low Light
4.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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