OM-3

OM SYSTEM

OM-3

156 positive 1 neutral 38 negative

Based on 195 Reddit mentions

$1649.99

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission.

Most discussed features

Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.

Reddit mentions

Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.

Filtered by featureportabilityClear feature

OM-3 or A6700 for travel?

Between OM-3 and A6700 for mounting on a backpack strap, I would pick OM-3 due to weather sealing and smaller lens set. But if I knew I would carry my camera mounted on a backpack strap and I would not need an EVF, then I would pick an Olympus E-P7 with Oly 14-42mm EZ or Pana 12-35 for day/outdoors

...

LividCraft2770 in r/M43

April 2, 2026 8:07 PM

12

Is this the right time to buy a m43 system?

First of all, this isn’t targeted at you, OP. I may let out a bit of frustration here because these posts are every other day. You just caught me with some time to rant. I never understood the “M43 is dead” argument. I’m not saying it’s impossible, I just don’t understand the criteria. The fundament

...

neighborlyjim in r/M43

May 9, 2026 9:11 PM

10

Seeking lense advice

The Sony Alpha 7 IV is a full frame camera. That means it’s bigger and heavier than APSC and micro 4/3 cameras. Do you plan to take macro insect pictures of live insects in the field or are you planning to work in studio with preserved specimens? I ask that because I personally would not enjoy macro

...

bikeguy75 in r/macrophotography

April 8, 2026 12:31 AM

10

Should I get an OM3 or x100vi or…?

I sold my x100vi not long after I picked up the OM-3. It’s a much better camera in almost any way. Yes, larger, but it’s still very compact with some lenses. Video is much, much better on THE OM-3! The focus difference is night and day too!

jerredz in r/M43

April 15, 2026 9:49 AM

10

Best minimal (light/small/budget) lens combo for any situation?

Personally, I think the best overall setup is 12-45mm f4 pro, 40-150mm f4 pro, 75-300mm, dji 15mm f1.7 and sigma 56mm f1.4 (+ a flash). It would cover most situations, everything would be very small and the cost is relatively low. If I had to make a budget version of it, it would still actually incl

...

Snydenthur in r/M43

April 26, 2026 11:44 AM

8

Is there anyone who has used both Sony and Olympus cameras?

I’ve had Fuji, Sony FF, APSC as well as Olympus/om cameras which I currently use. For me I really enjoy the lighter weight, ergonomics, ruggedness of OM and the quality of the output is completely acceptable for what I do with the cameras. The downside of m43 being MUCH less actively developed in th

...

RushHS in r/M43

April 21, 2026 3:32 AM

7

Debating whether to stay with MFT

Every format is a combination of trade offs. For example, you won’t find a bright standard zoom the size of Panasonic 12-35mm in any system. On the other hand, if you’re OK with f/2.8 on Micro 4/3, then an f/4 zoom on a full frame camera should be more than perfectly acceptable. A Nikon Z5 (or Z5 II

...

SpinningVinylAgain in r/M43

April 24, 2026 10:16 AM

6

Why?

R8 is a base model full frame with minimal features, it lacks weather sealing, stabilization, and uses a small battery. It's main selling point is that it's a full frame but not much else going for it. OM-3 is a flagship level camera with IP rated weather sealing, 7.5 stops of IBIS with stabilized l

...

joeph0to in r/M43

March 28, 2026 10:28 AM

5

Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 13/04/2026

I currently use an Olympus OMD E-M5 MkII, and I've managed to bring the telephoto lens with me to some sporting events/stadiums because it's just so compact, lol. Sometimes I think about moving to the Canon R or Sony Alpha system, but I'm too embedded in the Olympus/OM ecosystem to really want to ch

...

darkeyes13 in r/sydney

April 12, 2026 11:14 PM

5

Are there landscape photographers here using m43?

I shoot full frame and aps-c and m43. Either system will be fine for amateur or professional level landscape photography. Personally I prefer m43. And, People can say whatever they want, but ultimately my output from my 20mp r6 is better than the 20 MP output from any of my Pro olympus/om or Panason

...

JaKr8 in r/M43

April 30, 2026 1:45 PM

4

Redditors compare it with

Top alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

#1