OM System
OM-1
First OM System flagship with cross-type AF and 50fps burst.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
OM-3 is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1
Wins
OM-3
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AOM-1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AOM-1 has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 200)
- AOM-1 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BOM-3 has higher EVF magnification (1.23 × vs 0.78 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
OM-1 is 5mm narrower than OM-3 but it is also 3mm taller and 27mm thicker.
OM-1 is 186 g heavier than OM-3.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 · 46mm OM-3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1
135 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-3
139 × 89 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-1
135 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
OM-3
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
OM-3
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-1
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 200 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only OM-3 supports it
EVF magnification
1.23 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Weight
413 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
205 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.4 MP
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-1
Pros
- ✓50fps burst
- ✓Great weather sealing
- ✓Computational modes
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by OM-1 II
- –Smaller than FF
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, OM-1 or OM-3?
OM-1 scores 5.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for OM-3 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 and OM-3?
Both cameras share the same 20.4 MP resolution.
Do the OM-1 and OM-3 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 or the OM-3?
OM-1 reaches 120 fps electronic. OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 and OM-3?
OM-1 weighs 599 g and OM-3 weighs 413 g, so the OM-3 is 186 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 and OM-3 record 4K video?
OM-1: 4K up to 60p. OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the OM-1 and OM-3 weather sealed?
OM-1: Yes. OM-3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 and 640 shots for the OM-3, giving the OM-3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 launched at $2,199 and OM-3 at $1,699. The OM-3 is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.