Upgrade Guide

Kodak PIXPRO FZ55→Kodak Ektar H35N

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Kodak

PIXPRO FZ55

£129

2022

→

Upgrade to

Kodak

Ektar H35N

£50 (-£79)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the PIXPRO FZ55. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Ektar H35N

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	PIXPRO FZ55	Ektar H35N
Price	£129	£50
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm)
Resolution	16MP	—
Video	1080p	N/A — film camera
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF	Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	N/A — film camera
Burst Rate	1fps	Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever
Battery Life	200 shots	1× AA alkaline battery	↓
Weight	106g	~130g (without battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (screen only)	Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	No screen
Mount	Fixed 5x zoom lens (28mm wide)	35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended)
Memory Cards	Single SD	35mm 135-format film cartridge

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