Qvs OM-3
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-3 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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