Ektar H35vs OM-1
Kodak
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, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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