Ektar H35vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
View Ektar H35
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
Who should buy what
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | — | 25.7MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Pentax KF-mount |
| 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 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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