Ektar H35Nvs Lumix GH5 II
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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