OM SYSTEM OM-3 Mirrorless Camera
Compact yet highly capable, the OM SYSTEM OM-3 combines flagship-level imaging performance with a design focused on creative control and everyday versatility. Built around a 20MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and the TruePic X processor, this camera shares much of the core technology found in the OM-1 Mark II, including fast readout speeds, advanced autofocus, and strong low-light performance. Its compact form factor makes it well-suited for street, travel, and urban photography, while still offering the speed and precision needed for more demanding applications.
Sensor and Processor
The OM-3 utilizes a 20MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor paired with the TruePic X engine to deliver fast performance, reduced rolling shutter, and high image quality. This combination supports responsive shooting and reliable results across a wide range of lighting conditions.
Design and Creative Controls
Inspired by classic SLR styling, the OM-3 features a tactile control layout with dedicated dials for intuitive operation. A built-in creative dial enables quick switching between color and monochrome profiles, while a customizable computational photography button provides direct access to advanced features such as Live ND, Live GND, and focus stacking. This design emphasizes quick adjustments and creative flexibility in the field.
Image Stabilization
The 5-axis in-body image stabilization system provides up to 6.5 stops of compensation at the center and 5.5 stops at the corners. When paired with compatible lenses supporting Sync IS, stabilization can reach up to 7.5 stops at the center, improving handheld shooting performance in low-light and telephoto scenarios.
Autofocus System
A 1053-point Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection Quad Pixel AF system delivers fast and accurate focusing across the frame. AI Detection AF supports a variety of subjects, including people, birds, pets, and vehicles, while specialized modes such as Starry Sky AF assist with precise focusing in astrophotography.
Video Recording
Optimized for hybrid creators, the OM-3 supports 4K video recording at up to 60p, along with Full HD recording across a wide range of frame rates from 1 to 120 fps for slow and quick motion capture. A dedicated video dial allows seamless switching between stills, video, and S&Q modes, while improved heat management supports longer recording sessions.
OM-Cinema Mode
OM-Cinema Mode introduces a set of video color profiles designed to produce a more cinematic look, with customizable settings tailored for storytelling and professional-style video capture.
Performance Features
The OM-3 includes a range of high-speed and computational tools designed to enhance shooting flexibility:
- Continuous shooting up to 120 fps, with AF tracking at up to 50 fps
- Pro Capture mode records up to 70 frames before the shutter is fully pressed
- Built-in computational features including Live ND, Live GND, and focus stacking
Build and Durability
Featuring an IP53-rated design, the OM-3 is resistant to dust and splashes, making it suitable for use in challenging outdoor environments while maintaining a compact and portable build.
Additional Features
- Custom mode labeling for personalized shooting setups
- Integration support for video recording lights
- Streamlined control layout for hybrid photo and video workflows
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens
Covering a versatile wide-angle to short telephoto range in a compact, lightweight design, the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO is a 24-90mm equivalent zoom built for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Its constant f/4 aperture maintains consistent performance throughout the zoom range while contributing to a sleek, highly portable form factor, making it well-suited for everyday shooting, travel, and outdoor use.
The lens features a sophisticated optical design incorporating aspherical, DSA (Dual Super Aspherical), extra-low dispersion, and high-refractive index elements to effectively reduce spherical aberrations, distortion, and color fringing. This results in sharp, well-corrected imagery with accurate color rendering across the frame. A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating further enhances image quality by minimizing flare and ghosting, helping maintain strong contrast in bright and backlit conditions.
Designed for both stills and video, the Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system delivers fast, smooth, and nearly silent focusing performance. The lens also offers impressive close-up capabilities, with a minimum focusing distance of 4.7″ at the wide end and 9.1″ at the telephoto end, along with a 0.25x maximum magnification ratio. A durable, weather-sealed construction ensures reliable performance in challenging environments, while the rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing bokeh.
Key Features
- 24-90mm (35mm equivalent) versatile zoom range
- Constant f/4 aperture for consistent performance
- Advanced optical design for sharpness and clarity
- ZERO coating reduces flare and ghosting
- Fast, smooth, and silent MSC autofocus system
- 0.25x maximum magnification for close-up shooting
- Dust-, splash-, and freeze-resistant construction
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh
