OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
Panasonic
Lumix G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
OM-3 is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
OM-3
Wins
Lumix G9 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 205 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BLumix G9 II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOM-3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 390 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
OM-3 is 13mm shorter and 44mm thinner than Lumix G9 II but it is also 5mm wider.
OM-3 is 245 g lighter than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm OM-3 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-3
139 × 89 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-3
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-3
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix G9 II
✓ 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-3
AF low-light limit
-5.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 75 fps — higher is better
Weight
413 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 205 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix G9 II supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
Lumix G9 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
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-3 or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for OM-3 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-3 and Lumix G9 II?
OM-3 is 20.4 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-3 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-3 or the Lumix G9 II?
OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-3 and Lumix G9 II?
OM-3 weighs 413 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the OM-3 is 245 g lighter.
Do the OM-3 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-3 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
OM-3: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-3 and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the OM-3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-3 launched at $1,699 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The OM-3 is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Panasonic press materials.