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By admin, on August 6th, 2025
According to the latest rumors, Olympus, also known as OMDS, is now shaking up the opportunities in the medium format camera market. They are working over the possibility of a new line of medium format cameras from Olympus. How far this rumor is correct, we don’t know, but let’s dive in detail to explore it further.
History Behind the Olympus OM Digital Medium Format Camera
What we know so far about the Olympus medium format digital camera — before we talk about what exactly the source said to the rumor mill — in 2011, Olympus filed a patent for medium format camera that we have covered on our website. The design was quite a bit different from the existing mirrorless bodies of Olympus. It was a box-style design. As you can see in the image below, it is directly coming straight out from the Olympus December 2011 patent, published on our website.
From the patent image, it is quite clear that Olympus at that time was very much interested in the development of their medium format mirrorless line and that was quite evident from the patent that they filed.
Now, back to August 2025 — take a look at what the source of the rumor mill has said
- There are engineering samples testing regarding a new line from OMDS.
- The camera has a large stacked sensor in 4:3 ratio format. It looks like a medium format sensor.
- It looks like OM picked up the unfinished medium format project in 2018, which was finally canceled by Olympus executives.
- The EM1X prototype body was originally designed for medium format.
- My info came from two sources: OMDS and another tech person.
- The new format is an ongoing project which I was told could be part of OM System product.
Why Medium Format Camera?
Medium format camera is always known for their superior image quality over the full frame or the APS-C bodies, and it’s always a first love of pro photographers, seeking the highest possible image quality in their workflow. An Opportunity for OMDS Olympus, Major players in the medium format like Sony, Canon, and Nikon are absent from this competition. Fujifilm, Hasselblad, and Phase One are dominating the market right now. So the competition is not as tough as we have in the APS-C or the full frame camera market segment. But what about the market size? Let’s further analyze.
Medium Format Camera – Market Size and Growth Trends
Why does Olympus suddenly seem interested in the medium format cameras? The medium format is a very niche market, and North America appears to have a very clear dominance over the sales — or you may say the market share — of the medium format camera. If you look at the stats:
Medium Format Market Size and Growth Trends
Recent data indicates the global medium format camera market reached USD 163.3 million in 2024, with projections estimating growth to USD 210.5 million by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.72% from 2025 to 2033, as per IMARC Group.
M4/3 Camera market is shrinking and has reached to lowest point now
We did research related to the size of M4/3 Mirrorless camera, the stats are very limited to Japan only take a look what our editors were able to find
The Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) camera market is shrinking, particularly in Japan, with a significant drop in market share from 21.7% in 2020 to less than 5% in 2023.
Statistical Data of M4/3 camera market share in Japan
| Year |
Market Share in Japan |
| 2019 |
19.8% |
| 2020 |
21.7% |
| 2023 |
< 5% |
What We Know So Far About the Olympus Medium Format Camera
- Overall the M4/3 format camera market share has reached to lowest point. To evolve and survive company has to explore new sensor bodies and formats to appeal to a larger consumer base.
- Olympus started working on the medium format camera system and development back in 2018.
- They have published a patent related to the medium format camera on 2011 that we have also covered on our website.
- The plan was halted — maybe due to the financial condition of the company or the transition of ownership.
- According to the source, the Olympus OM-1X body was initially designed to house a medium-format camera sensor.
- The source also suggests the project is still in an exploratory phase, so no confirmation over the arrival of a final product hinted by the source at the moment.
We have also analyzed the market space and growth opportunity of medium format mirrorless cameras. Since the competition is less and the growth is very much clearly visible, if Olympus enters into the competition, it will be a great benefit for Olympus.
Medium Format and Olympus OMD Ecosystem
Yes, they have to work on lenses, since they are completely dedicated right now on Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) format-based interchangeable mirrorless cameras and lenses. And it will be a major step for the company itself to support such a plan.
As we have already seen in the statistics, the medium format market is a niche but growing. The brands like Fujifilm are gaining slower attention from the professionals, but the growth is very clearly visible in this various space. If Olympus enters with a proper set of lenses — either of their own or with the help of third-party manufacturers having the compatibility with their system camera — they can create a very good consumer base, since they are already a known and reputable brand from the DSLR to mirrorless.
As smartphone hardware is posing sensor size up to 1 inch, it has become necessary for Micro Four Thirds camera makers to enter into a new zone that should offer a very unique solution to professional photographers or videographers. Fuji already did that – they have entered directly from APS-C to Medium format. Due to the Shrinking M4/3 market, Panasonic is now updating its M4/3 format Lumix series at a much lower frequency and they’re putting all their attention on the recent S1 series with full-frame sensors based cameras.
It’s a very welcome step if Olympus is entering a medium format space that has lower competition and a good growth opportunity.
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By admin, on June 5th, 2025
According to the latest rumors from the rumor mill, the Olympus OM-5 Mark II announcement is expected on June 17, 2025. The camera will feature the same sensor as we have seen in the OM-1 Mark II camera, the 20 MP Stacked M4/3 format sensor. If the rumored information is true, then the entire OM-5 Series will surely experience a Major update in the sensor technology, aligning it closely with OM System’s flagship model.
A nice bump in speed and image quality compared to the original OM-5 if the rumored information is true. A few subtle tweaks to the body design is also coming alongside the new sensor, though nobody’s shown us clear details yet (we are waiting for the leaked images/specs to confirm this). If we talk about the EXACT set of information from the sources of the rumor mill, they have mentioned “stacked sensor” without saying exactly which one, so. What we have concluded is that if a stacked CMOS sensor is used, then for sure Oly will use the 20MP stacked from the flagship model.
The combination of “conventional 20MP sensor + TruePic X” seems possible. However, rather than using the old sensor (which has been in use since 2016), it may be cheaper for the company to standardize on the stacked sensor.
Either way, we’ll likely find out on June 17th, Stay tuned more updates coming
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By admin, on January 18th, 2025
The new Camera’s back image clearly shows that the button layout is similar to the OM-5, and there is one more button in the position of the dial. Current products do not have a similar design. The leaked image indicates that the new machine may be named OM-3 (not yet finalized).
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By admin, on January 30th, 2024
Let’s compare the two cameras and find out the major difference between the two. Olympus OM 1 vs OM System 1 Mark II
1. The Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera has arrived and, as you can see, Olympus is trending with this camera. In the design part, it’s written at the camera’s center “OM System” instead of the Olympus logo, which is not good to see.
| Specification |
Olympus OM-1 |
Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
| Image Processor |
TruePic X |
Same as OM-1, but redesigned |
| RAM |
Not specified |
Improved compared to OM-1 |
| Autofocus Algorithms |
Not specified |
Updated for improved subject detection |
| Logo on Camera |
Olympus logo |
“OM System” |
2. According to the camera maker, the Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera uses the same TruePic X image processor as the original model. Still, this image processor has been redesigned and they have improved the RAM space compared to the previous version. The company says that with the help of more RAM and updated autofocus algorithms, the camera can now have an improved subject detection mode.
3. Now, the camera also has a human detection mode which detects human body movement more precisely compared to the previous generation of cameras. This goes beyond face and eye detection, so now it is more reliable in tracking a human body compared to the previous generation of cameras.
| Specification |
Olympus OM-1 |
Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
| Human Detection Mode |
Not specified |
Detects human body movement more precisely |
| Face and Eye Detection |
Available |
More reliable in tracking a human body |
| Autofocus Refresh Rate |
Not specified |
Improved, boosts performance in subject tracking mode and continuous focus tracking mode |
4. The company says the autofocus refresh rate has been improved (although we don’t have the exact number of differences between the refresh rate of the predecessor and successor). This boosts the performance of the camera, specifically in the subject tracking mode or in the continuous focus tracking mode.
5. With the introduction of a new and improved image processor and artificial intelligence algorithms, the camera makers say they have also updated the image stabilization system of the camera up to 8.5 stops, earlier it was 8 stops in the original OM-1 camera.
| Specification |
Olympus OM-1 |
Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
| Image Processor and AI Algorithms |
Original |
New and improved |
| Image Stabilization System |
8 stops |
Up to 8.5 stops |
| Buffer Size |
169 raw frames at 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, 108 raw frames at 20 fps with an electronic shutter |
Up to 256 raw frames at 50 FPS or 213 frames in a single continuous burst at the rate of 120 FPS |
| ND Filters |
Built-in ND filters |
Graduated ND filter with options of ND 2, ND 4, and ND 8 |
6. The Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera now has a bigger buffer and it can shoot up to 256 raw frames at 50 FPS or 213 frames in a single continuous burst at the rate of 120 FPS. These numbers are better compared to the Olympus OM-1 camera.
7. You already have the option of built-in ND filters in the Olympus OM-1 camera, but now we have a graduated ND filter. This is a unique type of filter generally used for landscape photography and now we have it in the Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera. Even in the graduated ND filter, we get options of ND 2, ND 4, and ND 8.
8. The New OM System Mark II camera features complete blackout-free shooting which was not possible with the Olympus OM – 1, that really a valuable improvement for wildlife and sports shooters.
| Multi-shot Raw Mode |
50-megapixel high-resolution mode |
80-megapixel large image in-camera, with an additional raw mode | 50 Mp handheld also available |
| Battery |
BLX-1, gives around 500 shots per charge |
Same BLX-1 battery, but performance may drop slightly due to a more upscale image processor, estimated around 450-480 shots per charge |
SO, these are the Major differences we have between the two cameras. The rest of the core specifications of both cameras remain the same.
Olympus OM 1 Mark II Camera at B&H Store
By admin, on January 29th, 2024
The trademark for the Olympus name has expired. This might be the primary reason behind the announcement of the OM 1 Mark II and the end of the Olympus brand name. It’s really sad to hear, but that’s the way things are going-on right now. There is a high probability that the lower-end models may also get a refresh with the OM series name instead of Olympus. As far as the information we have, the trademark has expired. The reason could be anything, maybe the ownership has changed. But the name is certainly about to change. It’s really hard to see the Olympus brand name going away.
A small update, it is rumored that the OM-1 II will be equipped with an in-camera electronic ND filter function, providing ND2, ND4, and ND8 options.
Based on our latest information, the upcoming Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera will have built-in Electronic ND filters. As you can see, it’s update on a software level. We are still waiting for further updates [More features to be explored soon].
Leaked Image of Olympus OM 1
This is an image of the new OM-1 II, which looks exactly like the current OM-1. The only change is the “II” part at the bottom right of the image. The camera will be unveiled at 6 AM London time on January 30th
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By admin, on March 5th, 2022
Take a look at the dynamic range measurement results of the recently announced Olympus OM-1 camera. The dynamic range of the camera was tested by photons to photos website.
The dynamic range test score of the camera is really pretty good although many of the M4/3 format users may get disappointed to see the low light score less than the Panasonic GH5 mark II.
Although we have to keep in mind that the Camera sensor uses a quad pixel phase difference autofocusing system. Due to its nature of construction, the camera sensor uses a high number phase detect autofocusing point inside the sensor for blazing-fast AF performance, which directly affects the low-light performance of the sensor. And maybe that’s Panasonic still uses the DFD AF system to protect the low-light performance of the camera.
Olympus OM-1 Becomes Top Seller at B&H Store
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By admin, on March 27th, 2021
Olympus registered a new compact camera at the wireless certification agency. The name of the camera as per the latest rumors we have is Olympus TG-7, the successor of the Olympus TG-6 rugged compact camera.
The upcoming camera model code is “IM024”. It is equipped with Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth. We think it will be Olympus Tough TG-7 to be officially announced within the next 3 months.
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