Compare OM System OM-3 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-3 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 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 $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-3 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | February 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) | 779 points |
| AF System | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| Eye AF | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 slot | Dual Slots |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLX-1 Lithium-ion | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | $1,999.99 USD | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | OM-3 - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |