The OM System OM-3 is designed for urban creatives for whom photography is part of their lifestyle. The high-quality metal body in a vintage-inspired design and its compact size make it the perfect everyday companion. Its versatility makes it the perfect camera - from the urban jungle to nature excursions.
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth |
Image sensor format | 4/3 |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Item number | 54420936 |
Manufacturer | OM System |
Category | Cameras |
Manufacturer no. | V210050SW000 |
Release date | 6.3.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Cameras | 107 of 572 |
Colour | Black, Silver |
Exact colour description | Black, Silver |
Material group | Metal, Plastic |
Material | Metal, Plastic |
Scene mode | Landscape, Portrait |
Scope of application | General application |
Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
Camera equipment | Body only |
Image stabilisation method | Electronic image stabilisation |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth |
Flash equipment | TTL |
White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight |
Exposure type | Auto |
Exposure compensation | ± 5 EV, ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
Bayonet lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Closure type | Electric, Mechanical-switch |
Flash modes | Flash off, Flash on |
Image sensor resolution | 20.40 Mpx |
Image resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels |
Image sensor type | BSI Live MOS Sensor |
Image sensor format | 4/3 |
Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
Max. ISO Sensitivity | 102400 |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
Resolution | 1620000 Pixels |
Display functions | Touch screen |
Viewfinder type | Electric |
Viewfinder resolution | 2360000 Pixels |
Coverage | 100 % |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Autofocus type | Face recognition, Phase-based |
Autofocus areas | 1053 x |
Shutter speed | 1/8000 - 1/60 |
Min. shutter speed | 60 s |
Max. Shutter speed | 1/60 s |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | UHD 4K |
Max. refresh rate | 60 fps |
Max. frame rate | HD (30fps) |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Number of storage compartments | 1 |
Image file formats | JPEG, RAW |
Video file formats | mov |
Durability | Cold resistant, Dustproof, Splashproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IP53 |
Connections | 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Country of origin | Vietnam |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | BLX-1 Li-Ion battery, Shoulder strap, USB cable |
Width | 139.30 mm |
Length | 45.80 mm |
Height | 88.90 mm |
Weight | 413 g |
Length | 19.40 cm |
Width | 19 cm |
Height | 14 cm |
Weight | 1.16 kg |
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