OM-3vs ZV-1 II
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, 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The om-3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-3 (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
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