OM System OM-3
2025UnverifiedRetro-bodied Micro Four Thirds flagship with a stacked sensor and computational photography modes
Launch price $1,999.99Today $1,999.99
Then vs. now
8076Aging gracefully — only 4 points off its 2025 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 78 | 74 |
| Autofocus | 82 | 76 |
| Video | 80 | 74 |
| Ergonomics | 80 | 79 |
| Speed | 84 | 80 |
| Value | 76 | 73 |
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Why the OM System OM-3 stands out
Where it beats the average camera in its class.
Burst rateBest in class
50 fps electronic
2.8× more than the 18 average
Weight
483 g
36% less than the 657 average
Battery life (CIPA)
590 shots
19% more than the 494 average
Specifications
Sensor
- Resolution
- 20.4 MP
- Sensor size
- Micro Four Thirds (stacked BSI)
- ISO range
- 100-25600
Performance
- Burst rate
- 50 fps electronic
- Viewfinder resolution
- 2.36M dots
Video
- Max video resolution
- 4K60p
Body
- Weight
- 483 g
- Battery life (CIPA)
- 590 shots
- Storage
- Single SD UHS-II
Compare with
OM System OM-3 vs OM System OM-1 Mark IIOM System OM-3 vs Panasonic Lumix GH7OM System OM-3 vs Fujifilm X-T5
OM SystemOM System OM-1 Mark II
2024Micro Four Thirds flagship built for speed and weather
8578$2,199
PanasonicPanasonic Lumix GH7
2024Micro Four Thirds video specialist with internal ProRes RAW and phase-detect AF
8276$1,999.99
FujifilmFujifilm X-T5
2022Dials, film simulations, and 40 MP of APS-C charm.
8776$1,699