OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.4 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
102,400
Burst
120 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6.5-stop
Weight
496 g
Battery
640 shots
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
OM System OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
496 g (1.09 lb / 17.50 oz)
139 × 89 × 46 mm · 496 g (1.09 lb / 17.50 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 120fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Fair- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Excellent- · 496g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Good- · 120fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Good- · 496g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
Pros
- ✓ Retro design
- ✓ Modern AF
- ✓ Compact
Cons
- – MFT sensor
- – Premium for MFT
- – Smaller lens selection
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