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Zf vs OM-3
Quick take: The Zf has the highest resolution at 24MP; the OM-3 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
OM System
OM-3 2025
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
£1649
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
OM-3 — Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography: The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
OM-3 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | ZfNikon · 2023 | OM-3OM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,649Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 630g (body only) | 414g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Zf
OM-3
Portrait
8.4/10
7.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.3/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
7.3/10
6.7/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.2/10
8.9/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
9.0/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.8/10
Food
7.7/10
7.3/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.2/10
Architecture
7.3/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
6.1/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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