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OM System OM-3 : Specifications and Opinions

The OM System OM-3 is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 20.4 megapixels manufactured from 2025. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 80 - 102400 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 20 FPS x 220 RAW, 230 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1809 €;

27 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	20.4 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.35 μm)
Sensor type	CMOS BSI Stacked (sensor readout: 1/125)
ISO sensitivities	80 - 102400
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/32000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Micro 4/3 (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	20 FPS x 220 RAW, 230 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	C4K (4096x2160p) @ 60 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	Yes, up to 64 photos (ND6)
Pixel Shift	Yes, in-camera (80 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	Yes, in-camera
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0″, 1.62 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, fully articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 1.23x
Viewfinder resolution	1024 x 768 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery	OM System BLX-1, 16.40 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	496 g
Dimensions	139 x 89 x 46 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Pierped

sent on October 18, 2025

Pros: Stabilization, Build quality and solid feel, Battery life

Cons: For my way of photographing: "too" hybrid camera with some useless and non-customizable dials, non-existent grip and unstable grip, small and not very usable buttons (all things that one already knows before)

Opinion: I bought the OM3 out of curiosity and it left me decidedly indifferent, and it doesn't fit with my way of photographing. Then it is obvious that, as with all modern cars, you take home your shots. I dedicate myself to travel and family photos, I have used a little bit of everything in recent years, maintaining a preference for Olympus products and the M4/3. I don't need any particular speed performance (no birdlife, no sport), I don't make videos, I always shoot in RAW and then have a proven workflow in Lightroom. I regularly use OM1.2 and EM5.1 together with the fixed ones that the system offers (both pro and non-pro). The OM3, while maintaining the characteristics of OM1.2, emphasizes in a marked way some aspects and functions that I do not need. The OM1.2 is much more comfortable to hold and balanced, with more naturally positioned keys to reach, a much better viewfinder (I always dial with the viewfinder), and weighs a little more. Clearly the grip makes the dimensions different, but not that much. The EM5.1 (the 5 series in general) has smaller dimensions, a grip that is not intrusive but all in all effective, and now a much lower value that allows a more serene use in risky contexts. Clearly technologically it is far behind. On the OM3 for me the Creative Control wheel is useless (I don't use Jpeg), the ring on the left shoulder to select video is useless (I don't do any), and I use very little computational functions (this is a matter related to all Olympus products). The CP button, the most convenient to reach with the thumb, is fortunately reprogrammable to your liking, the dials I mentioned are not reprogrammable. The grip without grip can be liked but it is in my opinion very uncomfortable as the camera has its own weight, and therefore in the hand it is always unbalanced, even with small and light lenses. The menu, similar to that of OM1.2, is well made and readable. It remains complex because the machine is full of functions (but this applies to all of them now). The QI is in line with other modern M4/3 machines, it is talked about everywhere, whether it can be enough depends on personal needs. In general, if you don't take advantage of the specific functions and dials, I don't recommend it.

Mauro68

sent on October 17, 2025

Pros: Excellent overall quality, computational functions, top stabilization, vintage look, set in a practically ready jpeg churn out mode

Cons: I would have liked a few more keys, more customization of the keys and at least one more dial

Opinion: I've had the car for a month, I feel great about it, I've been using m43 for 15 years now. Excellent computational functions, for example if I know that I want to crop that photo, I do it directly in high resolution, also excellent Live GND and ND filters. The ISO for me is usable up to 6400, but my photos with low light are normally static, so being able to count on the excellent stabilization, in the end I shoot the same at medium-low ISO. Another "defect" attributed to the m43 is the blurring, just take one of the many 1.4 or 1.2 objectives. It being understood that if a 12/14-35/40 came out at f/2 I would be happy and I imagine the same the other users of the system. With just 1.5 kilos I have a kit ranging from 18 to 200 corresponding, with two fixed and two zooms. The only things I would have liked different are a greater customization of the keys, maybe one or two more and the presence of one or two dials, given the vintage look. Olympus for me top

Lealtre100

sent on October 09, 2025

Pros: It is robust, full of mechanical and computer finesse, simple and clear menu. Autofocus grade 10 (without honors). Top overall speed. Sensor with beautiful colors. Tropicalization at the top.

Cons: Nothing.

Opinion: It is an mft so, whatever fashion it is to say that the image quality is worth the full frame (e.g. it is not made for the night) don't be fooled, the full frame is the full frame. It has an image quality that cannot be surpassed currently in the mft field. Impeccable construction at a negligible weight, this is the real reason for my purchase. The stacked sensor then expresses all its speed and quality; Beautiful images in MFT scope, from high-class MFTs.

Jonnyador

sent on May 04, 2025

Pros: Robustness, top-of-the-range sensor, computational functions with GND filters, high-performance AF, design, grips and uses well (even if without grip), battery life (the same as the OM-1).

Cons: Nothing, but if I had to find a defect I would say the lack of the joypad. Many complain about the low resolution of the viewfinder, on the contrary I find it very faithful and functional, so I don't consider the low resolution a defect.

Opinion: I have owned the OM-1 (first version) for some time, which I consider a great camera, and I decided to add the OM-3 to my kit to make up for the small shortcomings of the OM-1, in fact the OM-3 has GND filters and a more complete and configurable AF, for the rest I think they are both mature cameras with which you always bring home the result. I consider them like Swiss army knives. The batteries are also the same and therefore the coexistence of both machines is easier. The OM-3, in my opinion, is suitable for travel and street photography but can, as I said before, be used for any photographic genre. Those who cannot bring home the result and complain about the usual limitations of the m4/3 mean that they have not understood how the system works. To close I specify that I am a former owner of the excellent z6II, in fact after a long period of coexistence with the two kits I realized in the field that the z6II always remained at home, so I decided to sell all the FF kit .... and I'm glad I did.

Nike

sent on March 09, 2025

Pros: Excellent metal workmanship, from the touch you can guess the quality of the product, impeccable construction as Olympus tradition, every button and button in the right place, excellent image quality, almost like its older sister OM-1, stabilization and portability make it a high-level camera.

Cons: For my use I have not found any defects, I find it very practical

Opinion: Like all the latest OMSYSTEM products immediately praised then slowly more and more liked, this camera, however, is really beautiful and functional in every aspect, with its resemblance to retro and vintage cameras it is enjoying a lot of success, I have owned it for about 15 days, and I can speak of it more than well, also having the older sister OM-1 II, practically the files are identical in quality, but with OM-3 you can have fun and create jpeg images with the CP key and color profiles you can create your favorite image without having to go fiddling around on the PC. The tactile sensation it transmits is beautiful and unique, this camera winks at landscape and street photographers, I also tried it on the monopod with the 300f4 in birdlife, but I was not thrilled, in fact for this type of photo there is the OM-1. Using this OM-3 is a lot of fun, you think more about the substance of the shot as we used to do with film, taken with the 12-45f4 kit it weighs with the 750g lens so you don't realize you have it at your fingertips. The strong point remains the stacked sensor with excellent image quality, then there are the Live ND filters up to ND64, and the new Live GND much appreciated for landscape photos, obviously shooting in high resolution, with the 80MP 14-Bit tripod, 50MP freehand. For those who were finally looking for a camera with first-class quality, with reportage camera dimensions.

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100 Lakes Park PR

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Vaiolet towers, on a scorching day

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Calamone Lake RE

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The cross of Marmagna with its Madonnina PR

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Untitled Photo

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Parma Stream

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Trekking to Lake Calamone RE

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Apennine primroses

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Parma Stream

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Warrior

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Football in Pompei

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Games

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Let's pop them

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Towards evening ...

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