Experience creative freedom redefined. The OM SYSTEM OM-3 empowers you to explore and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Unleash your creativity, wherever your inspiration takes you — urban, remote, and everywhere in between.
Creative.
Adjustable Color and Monochrome Profiles, Color Creator, and more.
Computational
Have direct access to enhance your images with versatile in-camera computational features.
Reliable.
Creativity doesn’t have to stop in harsh weather conditions.
OM-3 Body
INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
OM-3 Body
BLX-1 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Instruction manual
Warranty card
CB-USB13 USB cable
Tech specs
Because the Details Matter
Weatherproof
Dustproof
Splashproof*
Video Quality
4K
C4K
Full HD
High Speed Movie FHD
Image Stabilisation
Built-in 5-axis Up to 8 EV steps*
Effective Resolution (approx.)
20.4 MP
Type
Body material
Magnesium alloy body
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Image Sensor
Type
4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
Effective pixels
20.4 Megapixels
Full resolution
22.9 Megapixels
Aspect ratio & area
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Filter array
Primary colour filter (RGB)
Engine
Type
TruePic X
Filter
Dust reduction filter
Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
Type
OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Pixel number
2.36M dots
Magnification
Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
Monitor
Monitor type
Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel
Resolution
1.62M dots
Monitor size
7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
Brightness adjustment
+/- 7 levels
Color balance
+/- 7 levels
Touch Control functions
AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Subject selection
Level Gauge
Detection
2-axis
Live View
Field of view
Approx. 100%
Dynamic range expansion
When in HDR1 or HDR2
Magnification levels
3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Live ND
64
*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Live GND
Available
Super Control Panel
Displayed information
AEL notification, AE bracketing, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value
Image Stabiliser
Type
Sensor shift
Modes
Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
Live View stabilisation
Available
Effective Compensation Range
Up to 6.5 (center) / 5.5 (corner) EV steps* (Body only)
Up to 7.5 (center) / 6.5 (corner) EV steps** (Sync IS)
Note
Based on CIPA measurement conditions
Focusing System
Method
TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
Predictive AF
Available
Manual focus
Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator
Focus areas
1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4
AF illuminator
Equipped
AF lock
Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
AF targeting pad
Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)
** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
Focus peaking
Back light effect
On / Off
Color selection
White, black, red, yellow
Intensity
High / Normal / Low
Intelligent Subject Detection AF
Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives, Human
Focus Stacking Mode
Technology
Available
Compatible Lenses
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO
Compatible Converter
M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20
Note
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
Exposure System
Exposure compensation
+/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.
Exposure bracketing
3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )
ISO bracketing
3 frames ( 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
HDR bracketing
3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )
AE lock
Available
Enhancement function
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
Anti-Flicker Shooting function
Available
Advanced Photo Modes
Modes
AE bracketing, AF bracketing, Keystone Compensation, Live Bulb, Live Composite
Multi-Exposure
Max. number of frames
2 frames (shooting)
Auto gain control
Available
Frame assistance
Live View
Light Metering
Method
TTL open aperture light metering
Zones
324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
Detection range
-2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
Modes
Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering
Color filter effect: None/8 colours (Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-Green, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) with 3 steps
Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5)
Film grain effect: Off/Low/Med/High
Monochrome colour: Normal/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green
*Settings can be stored individually to MONO1/MONO2/MONO3/MONO4. Settings of Highlight & Shadow Control can be stored as well.
Color Profile Control
Color Profile Control
Saturation of 12 colours can be adjusted in 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) Shading effect: 11 steps (-5 ~ +5) *Settings can be stored individually to COLOR1/COLOR2/COLOR3/COLOR4. Settings of Highlight&Shadow Control can be stored as well.
Sensitivity
Auto
ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600)
Note
*approx. 80
Manual
ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
Shutter type
Computerised focal-plane shutter
Durability
100.000 shots
Modes
Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame
Shutter Speeds
Standard operation
Shutter speed range
1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Bulb mode
Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
High res shot
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Resolution
JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Handheld High res shot
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 - 60s
Resolution
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be used
Anti-shock mode
Shutter type
Electronic first curtain shutter
Shutter speed
1/320* - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
Note
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
Silent mode
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/32000 - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Flicker Scan
Stills
1/7634 - 1/50s
Movies
1/250 - 1/30s *
Note
* Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value
White Balance
AUTO WB system
Applied
White balance bracketing
3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
Custom WB
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting
Max. number of frames
All values are approximate
10fps
Until card capacity
20fps
Raw: 151 / JPG (LF): 375
50fps
Raw: 102 / JPG (LF): 125
120fps
Raw: 88 / JPG (LF): 90
Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
Interval shooting
Settings
Time or Frame priority
Image Processing
Art Filter bracketing
Available
Color space
sRGB / AdobeRGB
Fisheye compensation
Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)
Gradation
4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Highlight & Shadow control
Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps)
Black & White filter
Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toning
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
Available when attaching optional flash commander.
Number of channels
4 channels
Group setting
3 groups
Compatible commander
FC-WR, FL-700WR
Note
For more details see specifications of commander units.
Compatible receiver
FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash
Recording Formats
JPEG
Applied
RAW
12bit
RAW & JPEG
Applied parallel recording
Aspect ratio
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
Still Image Recording
DCF
2.0
DPOF
Applied
EXIF
3.0
RAW
Applied
Image Size
Aspect ratio
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1 / 3:4
RAW
5184 x 3888
JPEG
5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768
Movie Recording System
Recording format
MOV (MPEG-4AVC / H.264), YCbCr 4:2:0 (8bit)
Picture mode
Flat, OM-Log400, HLG, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2
Time code
Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frame
Exposure Modes
Aperture priority, Art Filter, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority
Image Stabilisation Mode
Applied Sensor shift (5-axis)
M-IS1* (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)
Note
* While using M-IS1, field of view may be affected.
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
48kHz/16bit
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps)
96kHz/24bit
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 105 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 205 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 205 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 30 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 55 Mbps)
MOV (HEVC/H.265)
48kHz/16bit
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps)
96kHz/24bit
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 80 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 155 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 85 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 25 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 165 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 45 Mbps)
Note
Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting
UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting
Maximum Recording Time
Unlimited
Movie Specialties
Art Filter
Available
Note
Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
Fast motion
Available
Flicker Scan
Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
HDMI Live View
Modes
Monitor / Record / RAW
Monitor mode
Video signal and info display is processed
Note
In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
RAW mode
Notification:
In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.
Footages can not be displayed on camera monitor and no videos and sounds will be recorded to the camera.
Record mode
Only video signal is processed
Note
In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).
When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2.
High-Speed Recording
1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fps
Time lapse
40 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999
Slow motion
Available
S&Q Movie (Slow Motion / Quick Movie)
Capturing Frame Rate: 240fps, 200fps, 120fps, 100fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
*Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on the recording codec, image size, frame-to-frame compression, and playback frame rate settings.
Vertical Video
Available
*Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot.
*Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera.
Sound Recording System
Recording format
High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Calendar, Index, Movie, Single, Zoom, Image information
Shooting information
Off / On
Highlight/Shadow point warning
Available
Histogram in playback mode
Available
Index
4 / 9 / 25 / 100 frames
Zoom
Available 2 - 14x
Auto rotation
Available
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes
Single, All, Selected
Image protect mode
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Image Editing
Editing functions
Aspect ratio, Correction of saturation, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Image Overlay, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Trimming, Post recording
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.
SAR
0.52W/kg
Note
SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.
Note
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection
QR code setting
GPS info
Available through Smartphone GPS data
Wireless Shooting
Available
Tough Features
Weatherproof
Dustproof, Splashproof*
Freezeproof
-10°C
Conditions
* According to IEC standard publication 60529 IP53
-10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature
Launch promotion
Purchase any of our newly launched products and enjoy a complimentary 5-Year Total Extended Warranty. Plus, when you purchase and register an OM-3 (body or kit), you'll qualify to receive a stylish leather strap from Arch Appearance at no extra cost.