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The OM System OM-3 is a retro-styled mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by OM Digital Solutions on the Micro Four Thirds system. It is styled on the original Olympus OM-1 35mm camera.[2] It is the first new product line introduced by OM System after its acquisition of the imaging divisions of the camera manufacturer Olympus in 2021. [3]

The OM-3 was announced on the 6th of February 2025.[4] It includes the same 20.4MP stacked sensor found in the flagship OM System OM-1 Mark II, though only one SD card slot.[5][6] It features a Creative Dial as found on the Digital PEN-F cameras for choosing colour modes and filters,[5] and is weather sealed to IP53 standards.[7]

Features

  • 20 Megapixel Four Thirds Stacked CMOS sensor[8]
  • In-body image stabilization (IBIS) rated up to 6.5EV[9]
  • 2.36M dot EVF 0.69x magnification[10]
  • Up to 50 frame per second continuous shooting with C-AF, 120fps with AF/AE locked[9]
  • Configurable pre-capture mode[11]
  • Up to 4K 60p video with 10-bit Log option[12]
  • Dedicated color and effects dial[13]
  • IP53-rated weather sealing[14]
  • 50MP handheld / 80MP tripod high-res composite shooting mode[15]
  • 590 shots per battery charge[16]


The OM-3 originally retailed for a MSRP of $1,999 (body-only) and $2,299 as a kit with the 12-45mm F4.0 Pro lens.[17] The camera received the Silver Award from the enthusiast photography web site  Digital Photography Review (DP Review) .[17]

References

  1. ^ “グリップレスボディにフラッグシップ譲りの機能を盛り込んだ「OM SYSTEM OM-3」 PEN-Fの”クリエイティブダイヤル”が復活”. デジカメ Watch. February 6, 2025.
  2. ^ “OM System OM-3 Overview”. Digital Photography Review. 2025-02-06. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  3. ^ “Olympus Completes Transfer of Imaging Business” (Press release). Olympus Corporation. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  4. ^ OM Digital Solutions (2025-02-06). “Style Meets Functionality: OM SYSTEM Launches Camera & Lenses Designed for Photographers on the Go” (Press release). Bethlehem, PA. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  5. ^ a b Clark, Mitchell (2025-02-06). “OM System OM-3 review: an advanced travel camera with its best foot forward”. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  6. ^ OM Digital Solutions. “OM SYSTEM OM-3”. OM SYSTEM Official Site. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  7. ^ Artaius, James (2025-02-06). “OM System OM-3 review: The perfect camera… for me. Is it the perfect camera for you, too?”. Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
  8. ^ Gampat, Chris (2025-02-06). “OM System OM3 Review: The Return of the Olympus EM5”. The Phoblographer. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  9. ^ a b “Buy OM-3 From OM SYSTEM”. OM SYSTEM. Archived from the original on 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  10. ^ Steele, Jordan (2025-02-06). “OM-System OM-3: I’m Confused -“. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  11. ^ OM System OM-3 Instruction Manual (PDF). OM-System. 2025.
  12. ^ McKnight, Heath (2025-02-10). “OM SYSTEM OM-3 Announced – Bringing Enhanced Video Capabilities”. CineD. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  13. ^ “OM-3 – A Creator’s Camera blog by OM SYSTEM Ambassador Peter Baumgarten”. OM SYSTEM. Archived from the original on 2025-06-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  14. ^ “Curiosity: This is the OM-3 IP53 splash test video – 43 Rumors”. www.43rumors.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  15. ^ “OM-3 | OM SYSTEM”. OM SYSTEM. Archived from the original on 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  16. ^ “The Sexy OM-3: So Much More Than a Body to Die For”. Fstoppers. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  17. ^ a b “OM System OM-3 review: an advanced travel camera with its best foot forward”. DPReview. Retrieved 2025-11-27.