FunSaver 800vs OM-5
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
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 funsaver 800 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FunSaver 800 | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1.2m 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 | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~145g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | ~115 × 66 × 35mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FunSaver 800 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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