Ektar H35vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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