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OM System OM-3 vs Panasonic Lumix G97
The OM System OM-3 and the Panasonic Lumix G97 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | OM System OM-3 | Panasonic Lumix G97 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | OM System | Panasonic |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm | Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2× | 2× |
| Resolution | 20.4 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 496 glighter | 530 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 125 for its sensor | 125 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: OM System OM-3 2×, Panasonic Lumix G97 2×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The OM System OM-3: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix G97: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.