Leica SL3vs OM-3
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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VS
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?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
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