Ektar H35Nvs GH4
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
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
Who should buy what
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £349 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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