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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
Over the last decade, I’ve drifted in and out of owning a full Micro Four Thirds kit. Mostly Olympus/OM System bodies, with a few Panasonics thrown in the mix. And every time I’ve sold them off, I notice something strange: I miss shooting with Micro Four Thirds. In fact, heres 5 things that I already … 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 1st September 2026: This article was completely rewritten in August 2026 and has been updated again in Septemeber 2026 to ensure it reflects the current market. 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 … Read more
Update September 2025: It’s been a very long time since I did this comparison between two of my favourite Olympus cameras. Since then I have shot with many systems, yet am always drawn back to OM Systems for their build quality, ruggedness, features and ergonomics. I’ve just bought the OM-3 and put it up against … Read more
Update August 2025: I remember the Olympus Pen-F fondly and it is a camera that I really fell in love with. Not just for the beautiful looks, although they helped but also because it offered such a good user experience. As you’ll see in the review below, it wasn’t perfect but at the time of … Read more