Reviews and articles for OM System and legacy Olympus gear. .
I picked up the OM-3 as I like to carry small and light cameras with me on my travels and as an everyday carry. The OM-3 is one of the best travel cameras available today. I’ll be honest, I’m also partial to a beautifully designed camera — and the OM-3 ticks all those boxes. But … Read more
Last Updated April 2026. I used to own the original Olympus 17mm f/1.8 back when I shot with the Pen-F. The 35mm equivalent field of view has always been one of my favourite everyday walk-around focal lengths, so that lens spent a lot of time on my camera. It was decent but not great — … Read more
Last updated January 12th 2026: This article is based on real-world testing. I’ve used the Fujifilm X100VI since its release, and the OM System OM-3 was tested extensively throughout August — including on my latest trip to Moalboal in the Philippines. I know some people will say “why compare a fixed-lens camera to an interchangeable-lens … Read more
When I first saw the OM System OM-3, my immediate thoughts were of nostalgia for the Olympus Pen-F that I owned and shot all those years ago. The Pen-F, while it had some serious flaws, was one of the most enjoyable cameras I’ve ever used. Beautifully designed — possibly the best-looking camera of the modern … Read more
Last Updated 7th August 2026: This article was completely rewritten in August 2026. Every recommendation has been re-evaluated against the latest generation of camera bodies to help you make the best buying decision. Table of contents: Click the links to jump to the relevant section. Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through … Read more
Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIII – Which compact camera is better in 2026? Last updated: January 2026: Since writing this article, I’ve bought the Ricoh GR IV and published both a Ricoh GR III vs GR IV comparison and a full GR IV review. The GR IV is now my preferred pocket camera, and you … Read more
Last Updated: 26th November 2025:I’ve recently had to reconsider where I bring up my daughters and have made the decision to move back to Scotland from the Philippines. As I plan for that move — and for a return to the Scottish Highlands — OM System has quickly moved near the top of my kit … Read more
In this post I’m going to compare the Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus OMD EM5 III vs Fuji Xt30. As you probably know, I’ve shot Panasonic, Olympus and Fuji cameras for years now, going back to the the Panasonic G3, EM5 and X Pro1. I want a compact and lightweight camera that I can use mainly … Read more
Update: June 2025 – I have since bought and extensively used both the OM Systems OM1 and OM1 Mark II which are both fantastic cameras. I’m also now testing the OM3 and explained why I bought it here. Today I am going to share my Olympus OMD EM5 III review with you. I have been waiting … Read more
I have just taken delivery of the Olympus OMD EM5 mark III to test out over the next few weeks. In the video I quickly unbox the new EM5 III and show you what comes in the box as well as take a quick look at the camera. I will be following this up with … Read more