OM SYSTEM review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
OM System suits photographers who want mirrorless bodies, lenses and a used option from the same maker, with entry costs of €249. It also suits travel and street shooters who work handheld, but it does not suit buyers after drones or action cameras, since the range holds neither.
Key facts
- Best for
- Mirrorless shooters buying a body, a lens or a used OM camera.
- Price from
- €249 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Top video resolution
- 4k (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Stabilisation
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- AT, BE, BG, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, HU, IE, IT, LT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PT, SK, ES, SE, CH, GB, CA, US, AU, CN, HK, IN, ID, JP, MY, NZ, SG, TW, TH, VN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- OM Digital Solutions Corporation (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Japan (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Mirrorless, Compact, Lenses, Used cameras
- Official website
- omsystem.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- youtube.cominstagram.comfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Stabilisation is built in, which steadies handheld stills and long lens work in dim light.
- The range covers mirrorless, compact and lenses, so one maker covers bodies, glass and a used option.
- Video tops out at 4k, enough for everyday travel clips and social posts.
- Buying direct means the counterparty is OM Digital Solutions Corporation, the company named on the store.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, so a phone conversation is not part of the offer.
- Entry costs of €249 sit above the category median €92.96.
- Video peaks at 4k, short of the 28.2% class that some rivals reach.
- Neither drones nor action cameras appear in mirrorless, compact and lenses, while Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses.
Who it suits
- Photographers who want mirrorless bodies and native lenses from one maker
- Travel and street shooters who plan to work handheld and value steadied footage
- Buyers after a second body, since used cameras sit inside mirrorless, compact and lenses
Who should look elsewhere
- Drone buyers, since Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses and OM System stays with mirrorless, compact and lenses
- Action footage shoppers, because CamPark sells action camera and compact rather than lens based gear
- Buyers who want a phone call for support, given email, help centre and community
Who runs it
OM System runs on OM Digital Solutions Corporation, a company based in Japan. That is the legal entity behind the cameras, and it is the name on the store paperwork you would rely on for a direct purchase. Comparing that with a retailer listing matters, because the party handling your cover is whichever seller you chose. Help is offered through email, help centre and community. In practice that means a help centre you can search yourself, email for written answers, and a community forum where owners trade tips. A phone line is not part of that set, so if you would rather talk a fault through, email is the route here.
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Where OM SYSTEM is available
- Available
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start shooting with OM System?+
Lenses start at €249 in the official store, so buying a single optic is the lower cost way in. That entry point sits above the category median €92.96, so the range leans toward buyers who already own glass. Used cameras in mirrorless, compact and lenses offer a cheaper second body.
What kinds of cameras and lenses does OM System sell?+
The store covers mirrorless, compact and lenses. Mirrorless bodies and lenses form the core, with compact cameras alongside them. Used cameras are listed too, which helps if you already own compatible glass and want a second body. A used listing also means you can compare new and second hand pricing in one place.
What is the highest video resolution it records?+
Video on the range tops out at 4k, which covers everyday travel clips and social posts. Some listings elsewhere on the site reach the 28.2% class, so if very high resolution is the main goal, weigh those first. Stabilisation is listed as available, which helps handheld clips.
Which countries does the OM System store serve?+
The store lists AT, BE and BG, which covers most of Europe plus the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and other Asian markets. Elsewhere, you are importing and arranging cover yourself.
How do I get help from OM System?+
Support runs on email, help centre and community. A help centre lets you search your own answer, email covers written questions, and a community forum gives peer advice from other owners. A phone line is not part of that set, so spoken troubleshooting is not on offer here.
Who runs OM System, and where is it based?+
The company is OM Digital Solutions Corporation, based in Japan. It operates the OM camera line and its store. Knowing the legal name helps when you weigh a direct purchase against a retailer listing, since the party handling your cover is the one you bought from.
Can I buy a drone or an action camera from OM System?+
Neither drones nor action cameras appear in mirrorless, compact and lenses, which stays with mirrorless, compact, lens and used gear. For a drone, Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses and is the closer fit. For action style footage, CamPark sells action camera and compact instead.
Do the cameras have stabilisation for handheld shooting?+
Stabilisation is listed as available, so handheld stills and video sit steadier than on an unstabilised body. That matters most on long lenses or in dim light, where shake is easiest to see. You can check which models carry it in the store listings for mirrorless, compact and lenses.
How does the entry price compare with other brands here?+
On price from, OM System ranks 31 of 42 brands in the comparison, and the category median is €92.96. Its own entry point of €249 is above that middle, so buyers on a tight budget get further with the used cameras in mirrorless, compact and lenses.
Sources
- explore.omsystem.com/lv/en checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Support channels
“You are currently viewing the OM SYSTEM website for: Latvia | English. Choose another location or language: Europe ... Americas ... Asia Pacific ... Global”
- explore.omsystem.com/lv/en/cameras checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Cameras [Cameras] [OM | OM-D] [PEN] [Tough] ... Lenses [Lenses] [Fixed] [Macro] [Zoom] ... Specials [Refurbished | Clearance]”
- explore.omsystem.com/lv/en/lenses checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from
“M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R (Black) €279.00 €249.00 In stock”
- explore.omsystem.com/lv/en/om-1-mark-ii checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Top video resolution, Stabilisation
“Manufacturer OM Digital Solutions Corporation 49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0033, Japan”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Warranty.