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2025-07-22T11:51:58
This camera is good for amateurs and professionals alike, with intuitive interface/features and great shooting capability in a variety of settings.
SABINE S.
2025-06-22T21:42:20
Lots of review videos mention the enjoyable user experience with the OM-3. Let me add my voice to chorus: This has become a camera I love to take with me everywhere. It is light enough with the very competent kitted Pro zoom, and has retro charm with enough interesting computational features to have fun with. The design is surprisingly thoughtful, accessing those features is simple and quick. Thankfully the OM-3 comes with the newer OM System menus, which are so much easier to use than the older Olympus versions. Great autofocus, wonderful OM System colors, and almost silent shutter. Very happy with my purchase!
WILFRED D.
2025-06-12T06:46:57
I wanted something that was easier to bring while birding, and for that, it fits the purpose. I tend to spend 2-3 hours at a time outside and it has been satisfying to have a more lightweight camera for this. it is compact and half the weight of my dslr+zoom telephoto. It's not necessarily a con but it is a thing:the raw images have a rather unique grain to them reminiscent of film, especially when in low light conditions. Also, buy a second battery if you'll be out all day. also if you wear polarized sunglasses, you might have some limitations with the viewfinder display. pro: autofocus on the bird setting does a fairly good job at tracking birds but it does have its limits with distance, as with anything. Surprisingly, the camera and microphone perform pretty well and it has been enjoyable to get videos of some of these birds. I have this paired with the m.zuiko 100-400mm lens. they perform well together.
Patricia H.
2025-05-07T04:07:50
The OM-3 is the guts of the larger and heavier OM-1 Mark II, in a smaller and lighter camera. Perfect for traveling, especially with smaller lenses, as it has no hand grip. Lovely retro camera design. An easy camera to fall in love with unless you're a wild life photographer who uses long, heavy lenses.
DON P.
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SD, SDHC (UHS-I / II), SDXC(UHS-I / II)
17.4 x 13mm (Micro Four Thirds)
Micro Four Thirds Mount
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 20.4 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 22.9 million pixels
4:3
Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system)
DCF2.0, Exif3.0
JPEG, RAW(12-bit lossless compression), JPEG+RAW
RAW: 5184 x 3888
JPEG: 5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768
Available
Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization
S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3, OFF
Compensation steps (In-body IS): center 6.5 steps, corner 5.5 steps
Compensation steps (Sync IS): center 7.5 steps, corner 6.5 steps
Available
11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses)
Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots
Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x - 1.37x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)
Approx. 27 mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 - +2m-1
Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid
2-axis (horizontal/vertical) level gauge
3 styles
Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / +/-7 level manual brightness control / +/-7 levels GM , +/-7 levels BA manual color temperature control
Standard/S-OVF
EP-15 (bundled), Large eyecup EP-16 (optional)
3" vari-angle monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx. 1620k dots (3:2)
Swivel type
Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment), Subject selection by touch operation, AF targeting pad, Frame forward/backward, Magnified playback, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Movie controls, Menu control
+/-7 levels / +/-7 levels GM, +/-7 levels BA
High-speed imager AF
Lowest luminance (-5.5 EV) / Highest luminance (19 EV)
Cross-type phase detection AF
Contrast AF
Cross-type phase detection AF (1,053 points), Contrast AF (1,053 points) / All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points), Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)
Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
5 steps
Available
Available
Available
3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x
Human, Formula cars, rally cars, motorcycles / Aircrafts, helicopters / Bullet trains, standard trains, steam locomotives / Birds / Dogs, cats
Magnify
Color: 4 colors (white, black, red or yellow)
Highlight intensity: high, normal or low
Image brightness Adj.: On or off
Available
Available
Available
(TTL Image Sensor Metering)
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight/shadow control
Lowest luminance (-2 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV)
LOW (approx.80, approx.100), 200 - 102400
+/-5 EV (adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)
Available
Available
1/8000 - 60 sec, Live Bulb, LiveTime, Live Composite
1/320 - 60 sec
1/32000 - 60 sec
Video recording 1/30 - 1/500.0
Still 1/50.0 - 1/6944
(Sequential shooting) approx. 6 fps with selectable 1-6 fps
(Anti-shock sequential shooting) approx. 5.5 fps with selectable 1-6 fps
(Silent sequential shooting) approx. 20 fps with selectable 5, 10, 15, 20 fps
(Silent sequential shooting SH1) approx. 120 fps with selectable 30, 60, 100, 120 fps
(Silent sequential shootingSH2) approx. 50 fps with selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50, fps
(Pro Capture) approx. 20 fps with selectable 5, 10, 15, 20 fps
(Pro Capture SH1) approx. 120 fps with selectable 30, 60, 100, 120 fps
(Pro Capture SH2) approx. 50 fps with selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50 fps
Recordable Frames:
Sequential shooting at max. fps (RAW): Until card is full
Sequential shooting at max. fps (JPEG default): Until card is full
Silent sequential shooting at max. fps (RAW): Approx. 151
Silent sequential shooting at max. fps (JPEG LF): Approx. 375
Silent sequential shooting SH1 at max. fps (RAW): Approx. 88
Recordable Frames:
Silent sequential shooting SH1 at max. fps (JPEG LF): Approx. 90
Silent sequential shooting SH2 at max. fps (RAW): Approx. 102
Silent sequential shooting SH2 at max. fps (JPEG LF): Approx. 125
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 17mm F2.8
TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, Super FP (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
Fill-in, Flash Off, Slow sync., Manual
Available
1st curtain, 2nd curtain selectable
1/250 sec. or slower
60"-1/250
+/-3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable)
FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
FL-900R, FL-700WR
FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
FL-LM3, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
4 channels
3 groups (external flash 2 groups + commander flash)
Available (FL-700WR, FC-WR)
TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Auto WB, 7 WB presets, 4 Capture WB, Custom WB (Kelvin setting)
+/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis (including custom WB)
sRGB, Adobe RGB
i-Finish, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters, Monochrome profile control, Color profile control
4 types (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key)
Adjustable at +/-7 steps each for highlight, shadow, and midtone
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color (18 color selectable), Bleach Bypass, Instant Film
Available
Color filter effect: None/8 colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) with 3 steps
Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 - +5)
Film grain effect: Off/Low/Med/High
Monochrome color: Normal/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green
Saturation of 12 colors can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 - +5)
Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 - +5)
3 or 5 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable), 7 frames (0.3/0.7EV steps selectable)
3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
3 frames (A-B/G-M axis) (Selectable in 2, 4, 6 steps each)
3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Under Water, Art Filters, Color Creator and Profile Control selectable
3 - 999 frames (focus step selectable from 1-10)
Flash charge time (selectable from 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 sec.)
Available
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2x Teleconverter MC-20
HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
3 or 5 frames (2.0 or 3.0 EV steps), 7 frames (2.0 EV steps)
Available
3 Styles
Available
Available
3 styles (Soft / Medium / Hard)
Available
JPEG (80M) 10368 x 7776
JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW 10368 x 7776
JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW 8160 x 6120
Available
Available
Available
2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW)
4:3 (Default), 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4
2x
2-axis (horizontal / vertical)
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit):
4096 x 2160 (C4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102Mbps)
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202Mbps)
4096 x 2160 (C4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102Mbps)
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit):
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD): 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 27Mbps)
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit):
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD): 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 205Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 30Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 55Mbps)
MOV (HEVC/H.265), YCbCr 4:2:0 (10bit):
4096 x 2160 (C4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77Mbps)
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152Mbps)
4096 x 2160 (C4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77Mbps)
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152Mbps)
MOV (HEVC/H.265), YCbCr 4:2:0 (10bit):
3840 x 2160 (4K): 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155Mbps)
1920 x 1080 (FHD): 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 22Mbps)
Recording rate 48kHz/16bit: 60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 42Mbps
MOV (HEVC/H.265), YCbCr 4:2:0 (10bit):
1920 x 1080 (FHD): 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 85Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 25Mbps)
Recording rate 96kHz/24bit: 60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 165Mbps), LongGOP (approx. 45Mbps)
Available
Available
Approx. 1.4x
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
1280 x 720 (HD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Capturing Frame Rate: 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
M-IS1 (multi motion IS by Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer), M-IS2 (Multi motion IS by Image sensor shift), OFF
Available
4 colors
Available
Available
Available
2 steps (Low, High)
Rec run / free run, drop frame / non-drop frame
Monitor mode / Record mode / RAW mode
In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit). When recording simultaneously on the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is up-sampled to 4:2:2
Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema
Available
Wave format (stereo linear PCM/16-bit, sampling frequency 48kHz)
Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, sampling frequency 96kHz
Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker
Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter
When an external microphone is attached:
Selectable (Enable/Disable)
Available
(Live View Remote Control):
Live view, rec view, wireless touch AF shutter, self timer (w/ countdown guidance, sequential shooting, movie recording capability), movie recording, power off
Available
Connect using a QR code
Easy Wi-Fi connection using Bluetooth
(Power-Off Standby):
When the power is off, images can be automatically imported using the marking function for image share / remotely viewed. (Activated via Bluetooth and imported via Wi-Fi)
Wireless Release Remote Control: Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop
Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop
Available
Developing by PC application using camera DSP
UVC (USB Video Class) / UAC (USB Audio Class)
Single-frame, information display, index display (4/9/25/100 frames), calendar, enlargement (2x - 14x), movie (with sound, FF/REW/pause), picture rotation (auto)
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), highlight/shadow point warning, AF frame, photographic information, off
Trimming (beginning / end), in-movie image extraction (4K only)
RAW data edit, gradation auto, monochrome, sepia, red-eye fix, saturation, resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), trimming, aspect, image overlay, post recording
RAW data edit based on settings of the camera (including Color Creator, Art Filter, ART-BKT)
Rating Setting
Print reservation (DPOF)
18 languages selectable: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Thai
IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 (applies when the body is used with our splashproof Lens. When used an IP53 lens, performance is IP53, When used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.)
14 Degree F (-10 Degree C)
USB Type-C
Micro HDMI (type D)
Hot shoe
Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.4.2 Bluetooth Low Energy)
3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off)
3.5 stereo mini jack
USB3.0 (Super speed)
BLX-1 Li-ion battery
Remaining power (10 steps, %, or by-minute display), shot count, degradation
Optional F-5AC USB-AC adapter
A USB PD bus power can be used
Built-in battery can be charged with USB
1/3/5 min., off
Standard mode: approx. 590 shots / Quick sleep mode: approx. 1040 shots
CIPA standard compliant: approx. 120 minutes
When zoom and other operational functions are not used: approx. 190 minutes
CIPA standard compliant: Until card is full or battery runs out
14 Degree F - 104 Degree F (-10 Degree C - +40 Degree C) (when in operation)
-4 Degree F - 140 Degree F (-20 - +60 Degree C) (when stored)
30%-90% (when in operation), 10%-90% (when stored)
OM Workspace 2028/2/29
OI. Share 2028/2/29
Power: 0W
Transition Time: 1 min.
Power (W): N/A
Transition Time (min): N/A
Power: 0W
Transition Time: 1 min.
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
5.48 x 3.5 x 1.8" (139.3 x 88.9 x 45.8mm) Approx.
Body only: 14.56 oz (413g)
Based on CIPA standards, with 1x bundled battery and 1 memory card, without eyecup: 17.49 oz (496g)
Highly recommend for any skill level/shooting style
By SABINE S.
This camera is good for amateurs and professionals alike, with intuitive interface/features and great shooting capability in a variety of settings.
More fun than Expected
By WILFRED D.
Lots of review videos mention the enjoyable user experience with the OM-3. Let me add my voice to chorus: This has become a camera I love to take with me everywhere. It is light enough with the very competent kitted Pro zoom, and has retro charm with enough interesting computational features to have fun with. The design is surprisingly thoughtful, accessing those features is simple and quick. Thankfully the OM-3 comes with the newer OM System menus, which are so much easier to use than the ol...
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Made specifically for urban explorers and visual storytellers, the OM-3 Camera fuses vintage charm with cutting-edge tech. With it, capture the world with effortless style and precision. Whether you’re roaming bustling streets, chasing golden-hour light, or crafting cinematic magic, the OM-3 is built to keep up with your vision.
Love the feel of a solid, well-crafted camera? The OM-3’s durable metal body delivers a satisfyingly tactile experience that screams premium.
The TruePic X Processor is engineered to keep up with the most dynamic shooting environments. Fast, efficient, and optimized for precision.
When shooting on the move, the 5-Axis Sync Image Stabilization makes sure your shots stay crisp. Blur? Never heard of it.
The Creative Dial grants you instant access to Color Profile Control, Monochrome Profile Control, Color Creator, and Art Filters.
With a 20 MP Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor, you get rich and detailed images with superb dynamic range. You can shoot in harsh midday light or the dim glow of neon city signs, you’ll get insane clarity and depth each time.
Confidently frame your shots with the high-resolution OLED electronic viewfinder. With more than 2 million dots, you can compose, focus, and capture everything effortlessly.
With in-camera Live ND, Live Composite, High Res Shot, and Focus Stacking, you can achieve pro-level effects without touching a laptop.
The OM-3’s RAW video data output ensures maximum flexibility in post-production. Tweak every detail to perfection.
For video creators, the OM-3 is packed with OM-Cinema video profiles, seamless mode switching, and advanced heat management for extended recording. Say hello to uninterrupted creativity.
Easily film cinematic stories with S&Q Mode. Do a dramatic slow-motion moment or speed up city life in a hyperlapse – all within your fingertips.
Dust, rain, cold? Bring it on. The OM-3 Camera Body is dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof, so you can shoot in extreme weather without worry.
Snap a shot and share it instantly with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Your best work deserves to be seen, not stuck on a memory card.