Ektar H35vs OM System TG-7
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 TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Who should buy what
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £449 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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