Film comparison
Kodak Plus-X Pan 125 vs Fujifilm Neopan SS
- Plus-X Pan 125 is 0.3 stops faster (ISO 125 vs 100).
- Plus-X Pan 125 has finer grain.
Side by side
| Specification | Plus-X Pan 125 | Neopan SS |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Fujifilm |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 125 | ISO 100 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 220 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Very fine | Fine |
| Contrast | — | — |
| Latitude | — | Good |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Plus-X Pan 125
- Medium-speed, very fine-grain classic Kodak panchromatic film (1954-2011); discontinuation announced 2010 with final stock in 2011.
- Neopan SS
- ISO 100 fine-grain ortho-panchromatic black-and-white film with wide exposure latitude, introduced as roll film in 1952 and in 35mm in 1953. Sold mainly in Asia; its spectral sensitivity was similar to Kodak Plus-X 125.
Which suits what
Better pick: Plus-X Pan 125
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Both work well
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Better pick: Neopan SS
General purpose