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OM-3

Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.

$1,699

Launch price

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OM-3

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.4 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

120 fps

4K

59.94 fps

IBIS

6.5-stop

Weight

413 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

OM System OM-3

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

OM System OM-3 front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

OM System OM-3 back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

OM System OM-3 top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

139 × 89 × 46 mm · 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)

Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 120fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Log profile (OM-Log) for grading latitude
  • · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio

Landscape

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · 413g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 120fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 413g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Retro design
  • Modern AF
  • Compact

Cons

  • MFT sensor
  • Premium for MFT
  • Smaller lens selection

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Full specifications

Verified specs · OM System OM-3

Sensor

Resolution20.4 MP
Sensor typeBSI Stacked MOS
Sensor size17.4 x 13
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorTruePic X

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000
Max electronic speed1/32000

Autofocus

AF system1053-point Cross Quad Pixel phase detection AF
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-5.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionPeople, Birds, Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes, Trains

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)120 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

Video

Max resolution4096 x 2160
4K max frame rate59.94 fps
1080p max frame rate59.94 fps
Max video bit rate205 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileOM-Log
CodecsH.264, H.265, MOV, MPEG-4 AVC

Stabilization

Stabilization typeSensor-Shift, 5-Axis
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness6.5 stops

Body

Weight413 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)139.3 × 88.9 × 45.8 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryBLX-1
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeElectronic (OLED)
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification1.23 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standard802.11n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds