Ektar H35Nvs DC-G100D
Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £649 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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