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The OM System OM-3 is designed for urban creatives for whom photography is part of their lifestyle. The high-quality metal body in a vintage-inspired design and its compact size make it the perfect everyday companion. Its versatility makes it the perfect camera - from the urban jungle to nature excursions.
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24 Months statutory warranty
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus
4.RICOH
1,6 %1,6 %
5.Fujifilm
1,7 %1,7 %
6.OM System
1,8 %1,8 %
7.Panasonic
2 %2 %
8.AGFAPHOTO
2,2 %2,2 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus
4.Sony
8 days8 days
5.Nikon
10 days10 days
5.OM System
10 days10 days
7.Panasonic
11 days11 days
8.Fujifilm
13 days13 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Galaxus
1.OM System
1,7 %1,7 %
2.Goxtreme
2,1 %2,1 %
3.Pentax
2,9 %2,9 %
4.Kodak
3,1 %3,1 %
5.Canon
4,1 %4,1 %
Source: Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good92/100
Very good93/100
dkamera.deSingle testReleaseMay 2025
Very good image quality and detail reproduction up to around ISO 1,600
Good image quality up to around ISO 3,200
High-quality, robust housing made from magnesium alloy
The camera is protected against dust and splash water and is cold-resistant to -10 °C
Very fast (0.1 seconds) and precise daytime autofocus with 1,053 measuring points
Autofocus with extensive scene recognition
Very good86/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseApril 2025
Rapid serial images
Compact and lightweight
Weather protection
Only 20 megapixels
Image noise in low light
Somewhat small viewfinder
Very good99/100
Foto HitsSingle testReleaseApril 2025
The new OM-3 delivers first-class 20 megapixel images. Crisp sharpness and strong contrast are part and parcel of images taken at low to medium ISO levels. The handling of the body and controls is comfortable and intuitive.
Even though the small OLED viewfinder delivers a high-quality image, you might expect a higher-resolution system from a camera in this price range. Instead of 2.36 million RGB pixels, the viewfinder of its big sister delivers a whopping 5.76 million RGB pixels.
With the new OM-3, OM System bridges the gap between a high-performance camera with state-of-the-art digital technology, which it inherits in a slightly reduced form from its big sister OM-1 Mark II, and an elegant, first-class retro design. If the 20 megapixel Display resolution of the sensor is enough for you and you accept small weaknesses such as the low-resolution viewfinder and the LC display,...
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digitalkamera.deSingle testReleaseMarch 2025
Very compact and light
Fast, quiet autofocus
Soft bokeh
Good resolution with moderate edge fall-off
Plastic filter thread
Strong focus breathing
Very good90/100
Rank 1 out of 2Foto MagazinRetro-Systemkameras im TestReleaseMarch 2025
The new OM system camera is particularly appealing to photographers who have a preference for retro designs. The flat body is more of a disadvantage when using larger lenses. Otherwise, as usual with the Olympus/OM system, the OM-3 has a strong set of features with functions that are missing from most manufacturers, such as the virtual ND filter or Live Composite for long exposures...