Nikon Zfcvs OM-3
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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?
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
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 nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zfc (2021) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 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 | 445g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | 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 UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zfc | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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