The OM System OM-3 Mirrorless Camera boasts a distinctive vintage design and a premium metal body, powered by the advanced TruePic X Processor. Equipped with a high 5-axis Sync-IS and a 20 MP Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor, this camera offers exceptional image stabilization and superior low-light performance. It also has an IP53 rating for dust-proof, splash-proof, and freeze-proof capabilities.
Utilizing a 2.36m-Dot OLED electronic viewfinder, this camera provides a clear and accurate preview of your shots. With additional features such as Live ND, Live Composite, High Res Shot, and Focus Stacking, the camera offers advanced computational photography options.
The Creative Dial allows for quick access to 6 computational photography features, including 4 color profiles, 4 monochrome profiles, a color creator, and art filters.
The S&Q Mode (Slow Motion & Quick Motion) enables you to create stunning slow motion and quick motion videos, while also offering the option for RAW video data output. You can easily connect to your devices with the WiFi and Bluetooth.
The OM-3 is designed for urban creatives for whom photography is part of their lifestyle. It’s durable metal build with vintage-inspired design, and portability make it perfect for everyday use, offering versatility from city walks to urban nature escapes.
Features:
Vintage-styled, Premium Metal Body
TruePic X Processor
High 5-Axis Sync-IS
20 MP Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
IP53 Rating (Dustproof, Splashproof, Freezeproof)
2.36m-Dot OLED electronic viewfinder
Computational Photography Features (Live ND, Live Composite, High Res Shot, Focus Stacking, etc.)
Creative Dial (Color Profile Control, Monochrome Profile Control, Color Creator, and Art Filters)
S&Q Mode (slow motion and quick motion video)
RAW video data output
WiFi & Bluetooth Capabilities
Compatible With:
Lenses:
Micro Four Thirds Mount
App:
OI.Share (Smartphone App)
OM Workspace (Computer App)
Product SKU:
V210050SW000
In The Box:
OM System OM-3 Mirrorless Camera
OM System CB-USB13 USB Cable
OM System BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
Shoulder Strap
Instruction Manual & Warranty Card
Notes:
Lens is sold separately.
The IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 applies when the body is used with our splashproof Lens.
When used an IP53 lens, performance is IP53.
When used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.
Compensation steps (In-body IS): center 6.5 steps, corner 5.5 steps
*When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO at a focal distance of f = 45mm (35mm equivalent: f = 90mm), Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance, CIPA 2024 standard compliant
Compensation steps (Sync IS): center 7.5 steps, corner 6.5 steps
*When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO at a focal distance of f = 100mm (35mm equivalent: f = 200mm), halfway release image stabilization: Off, Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance, CIPA 2024 standard compliant
5-axis Sync IS
Available
*When using the M.Zuiko Digital lenses equipped with image stabilization
Focal Length Setting
11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses)
*Lenses without communication function can be registered
Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment), Subject selection by touch operation, AF targeting pad, Frame forward/backward, Magnified playback, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Movie controls, Menu control*
*Tab selection/page selection/character input
Brightness / Color temperature control
±7 levels / ±7 levels GM,±7 levels BA
Focusing:
AF System
High-speed imager AF
*Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF used in combination
Cross-type phase detection AF (1,053 points), Contrast AF (1,053 points) / All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points), Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)
*Number of saved custom target settings: 4
Focus Mode
Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Under Water, Art Filters, Color Creator and Profile Control selectable
Focus Bracketing
3 - 999 frames (focus step selectable from 1-10)
Flash charge time (selectable from 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30 sec.)
Focus Stacking
Available
Focus Stacking Compatible Lenses
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2x Teleconverter MC-20
HDR Function:
HDR (Auto Composite)
HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
*ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec.
Bracketing for HDR Postprocess
3 or 5 frames (2.0 or 3.0 EV steps), 7 frames (2.0 EV steps)
Keystone Compensation:
Keystone Compensation
Available
Fisheye Compensation:
Fisheye Compensation
3 Styles
*Enabled when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO is used.
Live ND:
Live ND
Available
*S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Live GND:
Live GND
Available
*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Filter Type
3 styles (Soft / Medium / Hard)
Filter adjustment
Available
*Adjustable filter position and angle
High Res Shot:
Tripod High Res Shot
JPEG (80M) 10368 x 7776
JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW* 10368 x 7776
*High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Handheld High Res Shot
JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW* 8160 x 6120
*High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Live Bulb / Live Time:
Live Bulb / Live Time
Available
*Update interval time 0.5 sec. - 60 sec.
Live Composite:
Live Composite
Available
*Update interval time 0.5 sec. - 60 sec.
Interval Shooting:
Interval Shooting
Available
*Creating Time-lapse movie is possible with interval shooting up to 999 frames.
*Time priority, Frame priority selectable
*Exposure smoothing is available
Multiple Exposure:
Number of Frames
2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW)
*Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on the recording codec, image size, frame-to-frame compression, and playback frame rate settings.
Image Stabilization for Video Recording
M-IS1 (multi motion IS by Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer),
M-IS2 (Multi motion IS by Image sensor shift), OFF
*Field of view varies when using M-IS1. Using lens which is equipped with image stabilization can be given top priority.
Grid Line
Available
Focus Peaking
4 colors
Zebra Patttern Settings
Available
* 2 levels selectable to set
Center Marker
Available
Red Frame during REC
Available
Recording Lamp
2 steps (Low, High)
*Combines with AF illuminator
Time Code
Rec run / free run, drop frame / non-drop frame
Live View Output via HDMI
Monitor mode / Record mode / RAW mode
*In monitor mode, the image can not be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit). When recording simultaneously on the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is up-sampled to 4:2:2
*In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded. Footages can not be displayed on camera monitor and no videos and sounds will be recorded to the camera.
Movie Picture Mode
Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2
AE Lock
Available
Recording (Sound):
Sound Recording Format
Wave format (stereo linear PCM/16-bit, sampling frequency 48kHz)
High-Resolution Audio Recording
Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, sampling frequency 96kHz
*Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)
Camera-side recording adjustment when an external microphone is attached
Selectable (Enable/Disable)
Wi-Fi Function:
GPS Info. Function
Available
*Via GPS smartphone
Wireless Shooting
Live view, rec view, wireless touch AF shutter, self timer (w/ countdown guidance, sequential shooting, movie recording capability), movie recording, power off
(Live View Remote Control)
Image Share
Available
*Marking function for image share is available.
Easy Connection
Connect using a QR code
Bluetooth Functionality:
Easy Connection
Easy Wi-Fi connection using Bluetooth
Simple Image Transfer
When the power is off, images can be automatically imported using the marking function for image share / remotely viewed. (Activated via Bluetooth and imported via Wi-Fi)
(Power-Off Standby)
Wireless Shooting
Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop
(Wireless Release Remote Control)
Accessories Remote Control
Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop
Record of location informationion
Available
*Via GPS smartphone
USB RAW Development:
Developing by PC application using camera
Developing by PC application using camera DSP
Web Camera:
Web Camera
UVC (USB Video Class) / UAC (USB Audio Class)
Playback:
Playback Mode
Single-frame, information display, index display (4/9/25/100 frames), calendar, enlargement (2x - 14x), movie (with sound, FF/REW/pause), picture rotation (auto)
Information Display
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), highlight/shadow point warning, AF frame, photographic information, off
IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 (applies when the body is used with our splashproof Lens. When used an IP53 lens, performance is IP53, When used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.)
Freezeproof
-10℃
Input / Output:
USB
USB Type-C
HDMI Connector
Micro HDMI (type D)
Flash Attachment
Hot shoe
Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.4.2 Bluetooth Low Energy)
Microphone Input Jack
φ3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off)
Headphone Connector
φ3.5 stereo mini jack
PC Interface
USB3.0 (Superspeed)
Power Requirements:
Battery Status Display
BLX-1 Li-ion battery
Remaining power (10 steps, %, or by-minute display), shot count, degradation
Optional F-5AC USB-AC adapter
USB Bus Power
A USB PD bus power can be used
*PD compliant Camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a
USB Charging
Built-in battery can be charged with USB
* When the camera power is off
* Performance varies depending on different USB devices