Full leaked OM-3 specs and images!

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[@gregfeeler6910]

With all due respect to the people commenting here, I think many of you have some crazy unrealistic expectations of OM System. First, we don't know the full details of this camera, and as Andrea says and those who actually shoot cameras rather than argue specifications know, specs alone don't make for a camera you want to own and use - and that is not knowable until it's in hand for a while. Then there are these posts crying about "new tech" - like what??? IBIS? No, best going. Computational features? Nope, most advanced in the market. Better weather proofing? No, the only company to publish standard IP rating. Better video? For a videographer, then yes, but OMS cameras are for photographers first. Higher resolution sensor? Only if there were a sensor larger then 20Mp that had as good or better dynamic range and high ISO performance as the sensor in the OM-1 - and there isn't, yet. We know that from tests of the Lumix 25Mpb sensor. What other camera companies are introducing models with truly "new tech" and not just a repackaging of features from their products? Oh, and for those who seem to love to crap on OM System just because they are not Olympus, please list all the times that Olympus introduced "breakthrough" new tech model on model? By my view there was the original E-M5, the E-M1 Mk II (after a ton of firmware updates), maybe the E-M1X, and the OM-1. Oh, yes, this is not a PEN-F II - the current wonder camera that the whole world desires. But, does it? If range finder cameras are such the rage, then why don't we see super popular models from Canon, Nikon, and Sony? Does it not matter that the original PEN-F cost Olympus money over it's run? How does Fuji get such an inflated price for the X100IV (US $1,600) when it has a fixed lens, is not weather proof, and has not nearly the features of this OM-3? In 2024 US dollars, the original PEN-F would sell for $1,567. Make a list of all the things the PEN-F does *not* have, or can't do, that the OM-3 does or can, and then tell me that it's not worth just $300.00 more. We all want *our* dream camera. I have shot Olympus since the film days and have a huge investment in Olympus and OMS gear (including a PEN-F), but I know they can't build a camera for everyone. What OMDS is doing is logically rebuilding a brand and product line which Olympus had given up on years ago, taking over during the COVID world-wide crisis and in a stagnate market. Be fair, be objective, and give this camera a chance.

[@Sofus.Solivagante]

Really cool, but the price will keep sales low.

[@CameraRay]

$2000 for those specs in 2025 is a bit disappointing.

[@Leptospirosi]

An understatement!

[@tdunster2011]

The build quality is far better than Canon, Nikon, and Fuji cameras - even those costing a lot more money. it also has tech than no other brand has in cameras anywhere near the price or and more. A sensor readout speed that makes electronic shutter usable - unlike far more expensive cameras from the major brands. If Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fuji released a camera this good it would have you all gushing.

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Spoiled children at Christmas

[@UpgradeLemonade]

​@@tdunster2011 the problem is OM needs to gain customers and when Nikon ZF is 1800 and a lot of Fujis stuff lands between 1300-1700, this is a tough way to convince people. Spend more on MFT but you'll get better readout speed and build quality? Also better build quality is questionable cause I have a ZF and the OM1, both feel fantastic

[@FieldingSmith]

Might buy one later, once the price adjusts from launch, but so far it looks pretty solid.

[@georgejenkinson9287]

I like the sound of the camera. My main hope is that Apple will add its .ORF details to the Photos app quickly, so RAW photos can be viewed on iPhones. My second hope is that the price comes down a tad. The specs are fine - if it's like the OM-1, it can produce 50Mb handheld which is more than enough for everyday life. I don't know what new tech everyone has in mind when they say they are disppointed? Has any camera maker has added anything new that is a 'must have' feature in the last 12-24 months? I am looking forward to OM-3, and if it's that happy marriage of (90-95%) OM-1 II specs in OM-5 (ish) size = happy days!

[@gregfeeler6910]

I completely agree! People are addicted to expecting major tech enhancements every year or two, but that's not realistic.

[@MichaelGerrard]

This is the camera everyone wanted two years ago, the OM-5 came instead. Now this OM-3 fixes all the criticisms of the OM-5 but still we are not happy! 😉🙂 I think the specs are great but the price is not so great.

[@Centauri27]

Yeah, this "mini OM-1" is what we expected two years ago. But that price! I hope it comes down quickly.

[@sweden_ove2074]

I agree, but I accept this price, as all those specs in that tiny body is expensive tech. The price just under 2000€ is actually better than I expected. I bet this camera will be loved of many new photographers. Despite the evf and the megapixels. It will be a great camera.

[@tdunster2011]

Buy once cry once. You will get at least ten years of use from the camera.

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

With that sensor and the business structure of OMDS I don't think they could have made it much cheaper. the evf is a bit disappointing but i understand their logic in thinking most users of this camera will be taking snapshots/casual street using primarily the LCD. I dont necessarily agree completely, but I understand their logic.

[@JohnAudioTech]

Sounds like the sensor used is the Sony IMX472 and can readout the entire 20mp frame at 120 fps 12 bit and other modes even faster. It is limited by the camera's processing power and thermals. The sensor isn't new, but the full capabilities of it have yet to be tapped.

[@owenrodgers8020]

Yes, because they already sell another camera that does 120fps so they don't want to undercut their own products

[@dunnymonster]

It's good that OM digital have finally released a completely new model but it's going to be a tough sell. The price is the biggest issue in my opinion. Let's not forget this is a M43 sensor, it's up against APSC and even FF offerings at this price point. Perhaps if it shipped with the new mkII 17mm f1.8 included in the price it might make it competitive with the likes of the popular Fujifilm X100 VI. Given new buyers need to also budget for a lens as well this might put many off buying. There's definitely a market out there for this camera, I don't doubt that but it's not going to sell by the bucketload. Heck what do I know, perhaps folk will be waiting months on the pre-order list to get hold of one.

[@Centauri27]

Maybe they think it'll sell like the Nikon Zfc? I dunno. I'm a huge m4/3 fan who's fully invested in the system but I won't buy it at this price (probably come in at $2699 CDN or something I'll bet).

[@tdunster2011]

It only has to be available to outsell the X100 VI

[@JimmyPifPaf]

I believe, it is great thing they make OM-3. But the price is a bit high. For 1599€ it would be nice price with 17mm 1.8... But I'm glad they are coming with refreshed 1.8 lenses. Wether sealed 17mm 1.8 is what i've always wanted to my OM5...

[@Leptospirosi]

For context a Leica Dlux 8 comes for 1500€ with a very bright zoom included. Lack of PD would be the only drawback, but TBH, who in his right mind wouldnuse an OM3 for video or wildlife photography anyway?

[@tdunster2011]

@@Leptospirosi Leica Dlux8 is a Panasonic. It's not as Leica.

[@RasikaFernando]

We’ve been waiting a long time for the A7V specs.🙃 Also, thank you for the fantastic work, Andrea!🙏

[@Achibn]

Also me

[@craigcarlson4022]

I agree with others that the price is just way too high. Only hard core fans will consider it at that price.

[@lexptr]

Spec-wise it is logically sits between OM1 and OM5, that's where OM3 should be. So I wouldn't say the specs are underwhelming. But price-wise it is certainly overwhelming. How can it be more expencive than the current price of OM1? Probably they want to take the toll form those seeking the look and then will drop the price to where it should be.

[@tdunster2011]

It's got AF and subject detection features the OM-1 doesn't have for starters. It's got a much better battery life as well as a better build quality. Price wise, look at the garbage Canon, Sony, and Nikon are selling for even more money which has less features, slow readout speeds, no RAW pro capture, and zero reliability when it comes to ingress issues.

[@video-carl]

The Pen-F sold below expectations but I wish OM System well for this new model. PDAF this time and ergonomics of their OMD. The main Pen market never wanted an EVF... that's why they were buying Pens. I hope the look is matched by build quality.

[@Chum_chumi]

I was ready to buy this evening at 2000 but not with that EVF. How can it match the ZF?? Let's see what canons retro camera looks later this year hopefully.

[@tdunster2011]

The ZF is better at some things and the Om-3 is better at others. Choose which one ticks the most boxes for you.

[@danthegeetarman]

It does look cool, but I think they missed the mark on the price - too high and on features - just rehashed existing stuff. Also was hoping for more 1.2 lenses, not 1.8. 1.8 is underwhelming. OM needs to really focus on bridging the gap of their low light abilities with full frame. They say 7.5 stops of better image stabilization, but I’ll be curious to see what hand held shutter speed that translates to at night. Based on all the info so far, I think I’ll just stick with my E-m1 mark II for daytime stuff and my Nikon D600 for low light. Overall so far disappointed, but I am still hoping they still somehow find success, since I want OM system to continue, but I’d be _very_ surprised if this is a hit. I know a lot of people wanted a new pen F, so I guess maybe those people might be drawn to this (?). I guess we’ll see in a few hours 🤔

[@blakeabernathy4051]

How do people not get it already? It’s over for OM. I have Olympus cameras and lenses and really wanted them to keep developing but they just are not going to do it. They could print money by just putting a new sensor and processor in a PenF mkii but they won’t do that. They won’t do anything that costs them any money at all. This new company is doing everything they can to squeeze every last cent possibly from what was left of Olympus and then they’ll scrap it and move on. I hate it. But it’s reality at this point.

[@owenrodgers8020]

​@@blakeabernathy4051hang on... They could print money by just putting a new sensor in a pen-f, but the all new body with the same sensor that would go in that hypothetical new CV pen -f, will be a failure...

[@Centauri27]

@@blakeabernathy4051 Well, at least this new camera body isn't just a rehash of the OM-5 (which was a rehash of the E-M5 Mk III). They seem so traumatized by the low sales of the original PEN-F that they're blind to the clamour from the market asking for a PEN-F Mk II... Can't they see that used prices of the PEN-F is as high, if not higher than when the camera was new??

[@bsuthe]

I am an Olympus "loyalist" since the early 1970s and have been impressed with the company's many advances and innovations over the years. In spite of this, Olympus has never been a major player, and now seems in danger of finally disappearing. I have many Olympus Four Thirds cameras, and many Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras. I am so disappointed that their cameras now bear the name "OM Systems". Olympus... RIP!

[@bingbong4848]

Any new m43 camera is a great camera 😊

[@chuseinazio2189]

Om System is digging its grave

[@Alexandrosflower]

M43 is still somewhat alive and I appreciate the release of the om-3 ! But why should I get this above a Fuji x-t50 or x-t5 ? It‘s gorgeous, but outdated under the hood. Holding on to m43 will lead to you losing money when reselling. Not enough to convince me, nah. …but, it‘s gorgeous…

[@POVwithRC]

Naysayers gonna nay but I think it's neat they are still trying

[@Centauri27]

I wonder what kind of market research did they do before concluding this camera would be their savior...

[@LOLA6ifyable]

I'll be waiting for more Pen-F style camera. If they use that same old 20 MP boring sensor , might as well .

[@Cute_Maxi]

I wish it had a pop up flash like the EM-10

[@chuseinazio2189]

For those of us who love u4/3 there is only one hope: That Sony manufactures u4/3 cameras

[@Centauri27]

A real long shot hope...

[@endah08]

Isn’t this just an OM5? It just looks like an OM5, why not a rangefinder style?

[@owenrodgers8020]

It's not an om5... It's has a distinct body and the om1 sensor but yes, it has an evf with the same specs as the om5

[@mne9476]

So, I shouldn’t bother getting up at 1am EST to hear the release? 😂

[@steve_seguin]

Assuming the video functionality is usable for casual KZbinrs, then I think it could work. It doesn't seem to overheat, and the auto focus is usable for video, so I think it will be fine there. I'd like to sell my EM10iv, and get something that can do both photos and videos in a stylish form factor; the OM10 just is too slow and cheap feeling. It's already cracked. Sure, the OM3 doesn't have the best specs, but I often still shoot with my old EM5 mark 1and I think that old camera's specs are already good enough. The OM3 fixes some of my own issues with the EM5: adds a high res shot mode, has peak focusing support, better low light, usable video, and good cAF. The big downside of this camera is the price. If it was $1299, I'd buy it with a lens. If it was $1400, I'd buy just the body. At $1999, I might need to wait for it to go on sale. I'm in no rush -- I could buy this camera 3 years from now, used, and still be very happy. My Canadian dollar is worth very little right now, so I can't really quite justify it. BUT I DO WANT IT

[@davidcompton4885]

No way a camera > $1500 with 2.36 million dot EVF. The OM5 is already a beautiful retro design camera. Hopefully, OM System will kit the OM5 with the new 17mm prime.

[@jonbarnard7186]

I remember well when Olympus introduced the Pen-F digital. It was their first camera to use the 20 megapixel sensor (followed a few months later by the EM-1 Mkii). OM systems should have used the OM-3 to introduce a new sensor. That might have given people a reason to buy this camera. All the hype, and then.....this? I'm sure it's a nice camera, and if I didn't already own the OM-1 and the Pen-F, I might be tempted, but only if I already had a pile of m. four-thirds glass sitting around. I don't think this camera is going to get people to buy into the system. Maybe some OM users will buy it for a second body, but it's a bit pricey.

[@Centauri27]

I have a pile of m4/3 glass sitting around and I won't be buying this, esp. with our devalued CDN $$$ (it'll probably be priced at $2699 CDN, which is wayyyy too high for me). I'll just hang onto my G9 and GX cameras and _hope_ that Panasonic does a GX9 Mk II some day....

[@jonbarnard7186]

@@Centauri27 I feel exactly the same way. If you already own a pile of m. four-thirds glass, you more than likely already own a camera body as good or nearly as good as this. I'm not even tempted by this body. I really think they needed to do something more.

[@Centauri27]

@@jonbarnard7186 For sure. Seemingly OMDS was blinded by the success of the retro SLR-style cameras and thought it was the right way to go. But they had to cripple it to prevent harming OM-1 sales. Can't blame them--isn't Canon infamous for doing this? But how much would it have cost to resurrect the PEN-F, upgrade the innards, and then resell it with exactly the same body? The market would likely go crazy and it might truly pull in new users to m4/3.

[@holgerokorn3164]

It's a shame that the viewfinder from the OM-1 with 5 million pixels is not used.

[@pgy8863]

Yeah, a viewfinder is THE feature that differentiates the camera experience from a phone. And this is a stills centric camera not video, so the decision around the lower cost viewfinder seems out of place. Maybe we'll see tomorrow that a higher res VF will be there.

[@tdunster2011]

@@pgy8863 Buy a Hasselblad. problem solved.

[@pluggednickels7321]

If this is the best that they can bring to the table they aren’t going to be around long term. Om system seems to be in “me too” mode instead of anything new. Art filters on a dedicated knob seems to be what they think is going to bring new people to m43. Om system has lost their way imho. Please tell me what this has over a slightly used om-1 m1 at half the price or even a used mark II at a little bit more. 2k for this is a joke. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t think it’s going to be a huge seller for om systems. But I guess I’ll look on the bright side as tthe used om-1m2 will be on the used market for cheaper now with everyone thinking they’re getting an upgrade when in reality this seems like a downgrade

[@britonabrompton9912]

I need to see the full official specs, before I will decide on this one. Based on what we are told the only reason for getting this for me would be the AF enhancements over the OM-5. I am rather on the fence over the tuning option for colour profiles. I still am not settled on the jpeg vs raw part of my photography journey, especially when it comes to the kind of tuning that this camera seems to possess. As a relative novice skills wise in Lightroom, I find it difficult to get raw files that fit the tweaked jpegs. It is easy in normal circumstances to say take your raw into lightroom and apply the profiles in the dev module, but when you are working with tuned jpegs, thus shortcut is gone. I do like the flexibility that the colour profiles allow, but I will be keen to see if the OM-3 has the more normal custom settings as well. The E-P7, which has the colour profiles/tuning, loses the ability to have custom settings in the conventional manner. An OM-3 with both could be worth having. Something of a mix between OM-1, OM-5, and E-P7. Nothing really new, but a new combination. At the moment my goto camera is the E-P7. Maybe the OM-3 could let me sell the E-P7 and OM-5, and reduce the number of cameras on my shelf, slightly.

[@marksmodellingmadness]

My thoughts are that for that price it needs to equal the performance of the Lumix G9ii if not exceed it. But it's a pretty camera so that could get it a few more sales too. Oh, and hopefully they have simplified the menu system...

[@corunseen]

Theo Should made a Compact Camera Based on the Original Mju-1

[@gabithemagyar]

If they had release a camera with these same specs in a PEN F rangefinder style I would snap it up instantly even at this price. I just really prefer the viewfinder to be off to the side rather than the middle of the camera. As it is, I will stick with my EM5 m2 for now.

[@Alexandrosflower]

M43 is still somewhat alive and I appreciate the release of the om-3 ! But why I get this above a Fuji x-t50 or x-t5 ? It‘s gorgeous, but outdated under the hood. Holding on to m43 will lead to you losing money when reselling. Not enough to convince me at least, nah. …it‘s gorgeous…

[@ultrasonicradiation]

Give us a full frame version with a proper speed and ISO dial for $2000 in an OM 3 body, and it will outsell all other cameras.

[@shanksisnoteventhatstrongbruh]

i would really like if Olympus & Panny brought some affordable (

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

I don't think that's possible to do for anywhere near $600. 20mpx M4/3 sensors (which are the lowest resolution ones still in production) are not cheap...

[@Valerossi0]

Nice… a new skin for the om1-II

[@BryanHaywood]

Honestly the price and features aren’t doing anything for me. I’m still rocking EM5 mkii. I honestly would have considered something from them like a fixed lens Pen or a model similar to Ricoh GR3. I think a lot of people buying nowadays are looking for fixed lens cameras with great SOOC jpegs. Not necessarily for me but I see the appeal. There’s a reason Fuji and Ricoh can’t keep their cameras in stock. Why not give people a good alternative?

[@Wildridefilms]

A $2000 camera with a 2.3 M dot EVF and 8 bit 4K 30p? Is this a joke? Knowing OM, they would have crippled the burst rates too to not quite match the OM1.

[@owenrodgers8020]

Of course they would... Why would they undercut themselves and cripple their own sales?

[@Yasir-k1u]

The 2.3 M EVF is better than other EVFs on the market even better than the one in the OM1. You can see the image better if you have glases and its easier to do the compesition with it. You have to try it to understand. I have the OM-5 and the G9, I prefere the OM-5 EVF.

[@josea.3170]

Yaa. A joke. I was especting a 3,69 EVF at the least

[@handel1111]

That is the problem with you Westerners, you all want the camera to pack unrealistic features that poeple rarely use, you always talk about specs online instead of focusing on actually going out and shoot

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Spoiled children at Christmas

[@avoid-self-righteousness]

Way too expensive when compared with Nikon Z50 ii and Fujifilm X-T50.

[@K7.2023]

i agree for that price i buy the fujifilm instead!!!!😂

[@---us7qf]

€2000? Yikes!

[@jackleggo9159]

Not for me I will stay with my OM1

[@chengo51]

I think they won't need to produce plenty because it won't sell .....price and spec are out of the game.

[@jeffgermanich8105]

I definitely would buy it, but not for $2000. Soooo, I think I’ll wait to see what comes from other manufactures.

[@samki_foto]

I really glad OMS is trying something new, in a way. Megapixelwise not promising. Also 1999 pricetag does hurt. Then again if it has MFT mount, there are plethora of lenses readily available. Seems fun camera but who is it for? Audience in their 20s might not even know about OM System. That it comes from legendary Olympus. Nor would they put 1999 monies on their first camera. 40s people might be somewhat willing, I think. Seniors only care family and travel. They probably already have MFT camera they want so whats the point of street camera? I am positive I am wrong of course but not 100% sold. Will watch reviews for sure.

[@Centauri27]

I'm fully invested in m4/3 with about two dozen lenses and multiple bodies from Olympus & Panasonic. But I'm not going to consider the OM-3 until it hits the used market. Wayyyy too expensive (esp in CDN $$$).

[@samki_foto]

@Centauri27 Yeah, I have some m43 lenses and Panasonics myself, too. I see thus could help the mount system live longer but if 1999 pricetag materializes om-3 gots to be perfect. Interesting times, we live.

[@ZeitouniJad]

In the video content age , 4k60 is the new standard , 4k30 on the OM3 is limiting and doesn't justify the price , I picked a Fujifilm X-M5 for 800$ body only and fell in love with it's power and portability, I think Fujifilm has slowly grown into a better manufacturer , sadly I don't see the OM-3 a hit , might appeal to OM system fans but it falls short to meet the market competition

[@wojciech2456]

I don’t think this gonna sell. Since Olympus was sold they haven’t made anything new. Everything is just being repackaged. From bodies to lenses

[@MikeC2K10]

I don't think they have the capability to make a new camera based on a new sensor, or any sensor that Olympus didn't give them the design. If we ever get a truly new camera from OM Systems it will be designed by Sigma or Yongnuo or some other company, and rebadged for a premium price.

[@aerialfilm1]

@@MikeC2K10I absolutely agree. I believe all this is OMS carrying out the Olympus projects and manufacturing contracts. They’re probably too far in to be able to adjust to a rapidly shifting market. OMS has become Vivitar.

[@owenrodgers8020]

This is a new body...

[@wojciech2456]

@ these are repacked parts from om-1 and om-5

[@thedarkslide]

Looks like a great camera. But at that price point, it directly competes with the Nikon Zf.

[@kyawtayzaaung4214]

what time will be the announcement of fuji xe5 ?

[@mallamick]

Rearranging the deck chairs on the SS Olympus

[@WaddyMuters]

This thing pleases nobody. Not the people demanding better specs and neither the people who would be content with lower specs if the camera was small. The lenses I might be tempted, because those are what I wanted from OM system, but the camera is a nothing burger. I will eat my words if it’s a hit with hipsters, but if they bet everything on this thing I think it’s over for OM

[@rjbiii]

Doesn't really make sense when an X-T5 is $1,700. I know everything is more expensive now but I think this would be appealing at like $1,300. I still think they should have chased the rangefinder form with a new Pen-F.

[@AdamAllen]

I was VERY excited for this camera but upon hearing the price, I'm no longer interested. Such huge potential. I'm not sure who'd buy this for $2k. Also, why redesign the lenses but not put aperture rings on them for this style of camera?

[@Centauri27]

Yeah, the price kills it for me too. Especially with our devalued CDN $$$.

[@ArminHirmer]

too expensive for what it is, yet nice to see. Filters are not mine

[@WhoIsSerafin]

They went cheap with the viewfinder 😒 I was excited, but nope not getting it!

[@Centauri27]

Yeah, it's the same as the E-M5 Mk III.... My 8-yr old Panasonic G9 has a superior viewfinder.

[@thomasgronwall5039]

I think I will keep my current OM3 Ti 😂

[@nicokremers7150]

I do not use my om-1 anymore but I still use the Zuiko OM lenses. Not on a Olympus camera😕

[@thomasgronwall5039]

@@nicokremers7150I mostly use my old OM Zuiko lenses with an adapter on my Leica M10-R. And when I want to shoot film, I usually take my M6 (with Leica M lenses) But I don’t think I will ever sell the OM3 Ti. It has a special place in my heart.

[@danm3d]

This is just an E-M10 V

[@davidmotisko4552]

We can hear the banjos ✌️

[@cristibaluta]

It's actually the looks and art filters that makes me not buy this camera. We wanted a pen f2

[@davidealberti3784]

I'm surprised that cameras are still being released that don't shoot at least 60p in 4K, and they are even being priced like flagship models!😄

[@nicokremers7150]

Video. I don’t care.

[@alandargie9358]

Not everyone is interested in video!

[@tdunster2011]

I never use video - I'd be happy if it didn't exist on stills cameras.

[@stuartcollins82]

Too expensive, just flat out too expensive

[@loganwebb5449]

We wanted a new pen-f..

[@khaleel898]

Wondering what kinds of nuts are going to buy this one😅😅😅

[@mne9476]

How many kinds of nuts are there? 😂

[@henrytong8707]

It looks like an Em-5 without the grip.

[@piotr1707]

It;s just a smaller, repacked OM-1, which is cheaper a lot. OM Logic :)

[@superstringsbro]

20mp still? $2000 for these specs is laughable. No one will buy this

[@skeskali]

I don’t understand why OM made the camera wider than the OM-5. Is it just to accommodate the switch on the front of the body? I was holding off on purchasing a new OM camera until I heard more about this, but I think I’ll wait until it hits the used market.

[@balintmolnar6299]

The reason is it uses the Om-1 battery but lacks a grip. The battery is rotated 90 degrees, that is why they had to make the body wider.

[@skeskali]

@ Thanks for the explanation!

[@crsantin]

If that’s the camera it’s beautiful. The price, if that’s what it is, is probably a no for me.

[@TheFuzzyskwerl]

Actually , photos look good on m43rumors. Hopefully those port covers are the crap ones that came on the em5mark iii. Absolutely terrible and should be proper doors not rubbish covers that always pop open.

[@przybylskipawel]

Disappointing specs with a lot of gimicks and poor ergonomics. Looks? I coulnd't care less.

[@Danyel76]

Come on I would spend maybe 1000$ but 2000 for this camera are absolutely insane.

[@Alexandrosflower]

Why should I get this above a Fuji x-t50 or x-t5 ? It‘s gorgeous, but outdated under the hood. Holding on to m43 will lead to losing money when reselling. Not enoough, nah.

[@Carthodon]

The big argument for this camera against the ones you listed is the build quality. The silver part is supposed to be metal as opposed to paint covering plastic covering a magnesium alloy core.

[@Alexandrosflower]

@ right. If you can live with one lens, the x100vi has a aluminium top plate and good build/haptics. I would choose the Fujis any day given the much better tech inside.

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

Apples to oranges. The lens catalog for Fuji for instance is quite different (and in some ways, inferior) to that of M4/3. Not everyone wants to process 40mp files, not everyone gets on with the autofocus on Fuji's, etc. There is a place for both cameras.

[@dibtojyoti10]

I waiting for the price. I am just going to buy a lightly used Olympus OM-1

[@N0ld0r]

Pass.... sad I should have been ~1200€ The stacked 20mp sensor with pdaf is fine. It needed live-luts instead of "art filters" so that you could emulate any style of vintage film that you could want. Perhaps with an app or platform for sharing luts. It needed better social media integration. It needs to capture the casual photographer.

[@eworldRick]

Neither cameras you compared have wealth sealing. Agree on price

[@wanderingsandmusings9255]

underwhelming - they not the only show in town with vintage look

[@chuseinazio2189]

I have the impression that Om System continues to use the developments that Olympus had. There is no improvement or innovation. It's a death foretold

[@aerialfilm1]

FFS! €/$2000??? I’ll watch the release just to see if they can announce it with a straight face.

[@shaka-surf]

What a disappointment.

[@JeremyHamaker]

Release this exact camera here in PEN F form factor and I'll pay $2k for it all day long. As far as this camera here goes? Hard pass. That doesn't mean I think this camera "sucks" or that "nobody should buy it." It certainly is not a camera for me, personally. I'm curious what market OM thinks they're really targeting with this camera and if those folks would have been put off by a PEN body. A PEN Fii might have kept that hoped for target audience while also picking up the crowd that already is willing to pay $1000 for a used PEN F that's almost 10 years old... Well, that's not the path we're on so we can't ever really know... And at this point, if they release the PEN Fii to pick up the fans, I expect they see that as a risk for having some of the market that settled for the OM3, go to the PEN Fii instead, hurting final volume for the OM3. Sigh.

[@Centauri27]

Yeah, dunno why they thought a retro "SLR" style camera would sell better than a retro rangefinder style. If this camera tanks, then they'll definitely be too scared to do a PEN-F Mk II. They may very well go out of business at that point (or become a Pentax).

[@pgy8863]

So the existing base of Olympus fans seem to be underwhelmed, especially by the price vs. performance. I get that. I guess OM Systems isn't looking to the existing base. It then must be looking at new non-MFTs customers. Are they going to choose this over a wide range of Fuji's in the same space? At this price? Maybe not. I can only expect that it will launch at a higher price and settle in where it might tempt some existing MFTs fans and some Fuji wannabes that won't wait for Fuji's shunted supply to come... Kind of gamble for a company seemingly looking to buy back credibility. Especially when a rangefinder with an EVF (OK slap on a PEN-F colour dial to keep the kids happy) and Bob's-your-uncle - homerun amongst the existing MFT crowd and some potential amongst newcomers. Almost all Olympus products are stylist. I assume that'd be a given. Good luck OMS. Really.

[@cjk1943]

i think it will not sell well

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Many negative comments. Very typical of photo nerdom on KZbin. Like spoiled children at Christmas. Not a damn one if you have even used the camera, let alone touched it. God help some of you. You must be poor to mediocre photographers hoping that the latest cutting edge technology will boost your photo skills. Looks like a great camera at a fair price.

[@TL-xw6fh]

In my humble opinion, it will sell 10x more if it was a true replacement of the Pen F. OM-3? It was never a best seller in it's original incarnation. If it is named as the OM-2n or OM-4Ti should have sold better.

[@WaddyMuters]

Technically it’s modeled after the OM1. That name was kind of taken though. I think they just took a number between 1-5 and 3 is in the middle.

[@TL-xw6fh]

Theu should name it as OM-2. That was as successful as the OM-1. I still have the original.

[@RainIndex]

That is... underwhelming. I don't even care about the specs that much, but the same repackaged stuff? For that price?? I was hoping that at least we'd have some new interesting lenses but not even that!

[@UpgradeLemonade]

it's just priced too much at $2000. You can get a Nikon zf for $1800 or a fujis xt50 for $1400. Of course this has some bonuses but not in every way and if OM wants to convert new customers to MFT this isn't it. Your pricing MFT more than full frame and apsc. Will it be a bad camera? Not saying that, I have an OM1 and love it. But I don't think this price point is going to grow OM as a brand

[@AndyLSB]

yeah OM is gonna go out of business, for sure, truly what a shame...

[@billmartin1663]

The OM-1ii in a different wrapper. Serious disappointment.

[@pc1234asdf]

OM is absurdly out of touch with the market. WE WANT A PEN F II WITH PDAF and a video spec bump.

[@BurhanMuntasser]

Another let down from OM SYSTEM. Not even close to a wow camera based the spec's you mention. Not even remotely interested ESPECIALLY at this price. I guess I'm upgrading to an om1 mkii perhaps. What a disappointment.

[@maximvasilyev8003]

At $2000 it is more logical to buy OM1 ii.

[@gregfeeler6910]

That depends on what you want in looks, size, and features. This OM-3 is smaller and lighter than the OM-1 and has a whole range of creative profiles that almost no other camera has.

[@maximvasilyev8003]

@@gregfeeler6910 What I mean (and what your words actually confirm), is that at $2000 people will select what to buy OM1-ii or OM3. If OM3 could cost $1200-1400 with high probability many could buy both.

Oops! It's so ugly! 🙊 Who placed the name OM-3 so asymmetrically between the upper and lower edge of the silver area? Why is the OM-3 not symmetrical to the dial? I'll stick with my Pen F and OM 5

[@Kutkis]

I think Fuji xt-50 will beat in every meterics, besides autofocus and weather sealing

[@maculatus67]

Nothing burger, just like the Panasonic G97.

[@Valerossi0]

That one just dropped for the Europe usb c rules.

[@Roberttmartin]

4K 30 😱???? In 2025 this not absolutely a deal! A simple smartphone can be with 4K 60 or 4K 120!! Let's see tomorrow but long life Lumix and Panasonic 😍🫶

[@Rbrocklehurst]

I own om m5 III how is this any different we need a new sensor 25+ mp all other companies are not using this larger sensor and more features more features

[@Tychoe1]

I like but its too expensive. I was thinking 1500 tops

[@BelfastBiker]

same resolution EVF as the X-T1. Commercial suicide. At least it's chea------- woah, $2000??????