OM-3vs ZV-E10 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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-e10 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-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 414g (with battery) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| 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, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-3 | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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