Ektar H35Nvs OM-5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak Ektar H35N Kodak Ektar H35N (2023) Starting from £50 new Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame View Ektar H35N
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) Starting from £899 new Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

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.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ Full specifications below

OM-5 (2022)

  • Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
  • Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
  • E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
  • Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing

Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Ektar H35N (2023)OM-5 (2022)
Price £50 £899
Sensor 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.4MP
Video N/A — film camera 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation N/A — film camera 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 1× AA alkaline battery ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~130g (without battery) 414g body only
Dimensions 107 × 64 × 38mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× 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 Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity N/A USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Ektar H35NOM-5
Everyday
9.0
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Low Light
4.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Outdoor & Adventure
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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