FunSaver 800vs Z5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FunSaver 800 | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £999 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~145g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | ~115 × 66 × 35mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FunSaver 800 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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