Compare OM System OM-3 vs OM System OM-5 Mark II
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-3 and the OM System OM-5 Mark II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,999.99 USD and Approx. $1,199 / £1,099.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-3 |
OM System OM-5 Mark II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | February 2025 | June, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm |
| Weight | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) | 366g (Body only) / Approx. 418g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather Sealing | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) | IP53 Certified (Dust, splash, and freeze-proof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Stacked BSI Live MOS | Live MOS sensor |
| Size | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Image Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) | 20.4 Megapixels (50MP Handheld High-Res / 80MP Tripod High-Res) |
| ISO Sensitivity | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) | Low (approx. 64) – 25600 |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) | 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS); up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) | 121 points (All cross-type) |
| Autofocus System | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection | High-speed Imager AF (Phase detection + Contrast detection) |
| AI Subject Recognition | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) | Yes (Face and Eye Priority AF) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 fps (Mechanical), up to 30 fps (Electronic/Silent) |
| Formats | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) | 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p; C4K (4096 x 2160) at 24p; Full HD up to 120p |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG | 8-bit (External HDMI 4:2:2 8-bit) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both | 3.5mm Mic Port / No dedicated Headphone port |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 slot | 1 Slot |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) | Yes (built-in) |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) | Yes (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) | USB-C (Supports charging and UVC/UAC webcam mode) / Micro HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLX-1 Lithium-ion | BLS-50 Li-ion battery |
| Battery Life | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) | Approx. 310 shots (Up to 660 in Quick Sleep Mode) |
| USB charging | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) | Yes, via USB-C |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual | Camera body, BLS-50 Battery, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $1,999.99 USD | Approx. $1,199 / £1,099 |
| Full Details | OM-3 - Full Specifications | OM-5 Mark II - Full Specifications |