OM-3vs Go Gen 2
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
Who should buy what
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £85 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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