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.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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Lumix S1R (2019)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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