Z30vs OM-3
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?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
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 z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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