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OM System OM-3

The OM System OM-3 slots between the OM-5 and OM-1 — a compact, weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds body with a 20MP Live MOS sensor, strong IBIS, and OM System's class-leading computational photography features. It brings improved autofocus over the OM-5 while keeping a lighter, more portable profile than the OM-1 flagship.

GearFrame's Take

The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.

Starting from
£1649 new
Used from £946 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£1074
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£1669
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Value & Depreciation
£1700
Launch price
→
£999
Today
=
41%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £701/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).
Core
Released
2025
Sensor
20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution
20.4 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm
Weight
414g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle)
Stabilisation
IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses)
Burst Rate
10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
590 shots
USB Power
Charges and runs off USB
Dimensions
122 × 85 × 49mm
Weight (Grams)
496g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Max Burst Rate
50.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (6.5 stops)
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes

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82 lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds mount.

Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
OM System
Body Cap Lens 9mm f/8 Fisheye
£89
35mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
35mm f/1.4
£89
50mm f/1.2
TTArtisan
50mm f/1.2
£99
40mm f/2.8 Macro
TTArtisan
40mm f/2.8 Macro
£119
23mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
23mm f/1.4
£129
17mm f/1.4
TTArtisan
17mm f/1.4
£139
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
£149
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
£179
10mm f/2 ASPH
TTArtisan
10mm f/2 ASPH
£179
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
£199
17mm f/1.8 MFT
Laowa
17mm f/1.8 MFT
£209
50mm f/0.95
TTArtisan
50mm f/0.95
£229
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
£249
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
Laowa
4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye
£259
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS
£265
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
£279
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS
£319
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
£349
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
£349
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 30mm f/3.5 Macro
£349
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
£349
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
£379
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
£389
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
£399
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II
£399
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
Laowa
4.5-10mm f/2.8 CF Zoom Fisheye
£409
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Sigma
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
£419
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 25mm f/0.95 MFT APO
£429
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
£429
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
OM System
M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
£449
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH
£449
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II
£479
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
£479
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
£489
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
£499
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
Laowa
Argus 18mm f/0.95 MFT APO
£519
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
£539
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
Laowa
6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT
£539
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
£539
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II
£549
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH
£569
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
£619
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
OM System
M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 II
£649
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
£649
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO
£649
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
£699
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
Lumix
G Fisheye 8mm f/3.5
£699
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
Voigtlander
Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II
£749
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO
£749
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
£799
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
Laowa
Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APO
£799
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
Lumix
G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH
£799
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
£799
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95
£799
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8
£849
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS
£879
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
Voigtlander
Nokton 60mm f/0.95
£899
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Nokton 10.5mm f/0.95 Aspherical
£899
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
£899
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
£899
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS
£999
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
£999
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
£999
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 PRO
£1099
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO
£1149
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
£1149
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH
£1149
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
£1199
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
OM System
M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS II
£1199
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO
£1249
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
£1249
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
£1249
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS
£1299
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
Voigtlander
Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical
£1399
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
£1475
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
£1499
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH
£1549
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
Lumix
Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH
£1699
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 300mm f/4 IS PRO
£2299
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
£2449
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO
£2799
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
OM System
M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
£6499
Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.3
Street
6.9
Travel
6.9
Wedding & Events
6.8
Vlogging & Video
6.7
Filmmaking
6.7
Documentary
7.9
Sports & Action
8.9
Landscape
6.2
Wildlife
9.0
Casual
5.8
Food
7.3
Macro
8.2
Architecture
6.3
Astrophotography
6.1
✅ Great For
🦅
Wildlife 9.0 Strong on autofocus, burst speed and lens reach / ecosystem. Phase-detect AF with subject tracking and 30fps electronic burst suit wildlife perfectly.
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Sports & Action 8.9 Strong on burst speed, autofocus and viewfinder.
🔬
Macro 8.2 Strong on lens reach / ecosystem, stabilisation and screen flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 5.8 Held back by ease of use and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — OM-3

Video reviews and hands-on coverage for the OM System OM-3 from across YouTube.

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This 17 Year Old Digital Camera Shoots like Film.
This 17 Year Old Digital Camera Shoots like Film.
KingJvpes
15 POV Street Photos with SURPRISING New Camera | OM-3
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Tom Calton

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OM System OM-3
The mid-range OM System — weather sealed, IBIS, and phase-detect AF.
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