How popular isOM System?
In September 2026, people searched for OM System by name about 630 times in New Zealand, a 34% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all New Zealand camera brand searches, placing OM System eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camera brands, OM System appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
OM System is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
SonyShare of searches 29.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
GoProShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Insta360Share of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CanonShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OM SystemShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top camera brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, OM System was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OM System is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Canon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sony4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fujifilm4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nikon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- OM System3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic Lumix2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- GoPro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Insta3600 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camera brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camera brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camera brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camera brand in New Zealand for a creator setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mirrorless camera nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dslr camera nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which camera brands compete with OM System?
Share of searches by month for Sony, GoPro, Insta360, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic Lumix, OM System. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | GoPro | Insta360 | Canon | Fujifilm | Nikon | Panasonic Lumix | OM System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29% | 22.8% | 13.5% | 14.1% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 2% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 22.5% | 13.6% | 12.8% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.83% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.7% | 22.7% | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0.91% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 22.3% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.9% | 21.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 29% | 20.4% | 14.8% | 15% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.3% | 19.7% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 29.1% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.6% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 19% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.1% | 18.1% | 19.3% | 14.7% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.7% | 20.1% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.7% | 17.4K | +18% | +3.6 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 20.1% | 11.8K | +15% | +2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.4% | 9K | -17.4% | -3.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.3% | 7.8K | -6.8% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 12.2% | 7.2K | +0.99% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.1% | 3.6K | +6.9% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.1% | 1.2K | -7.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 630 | +10.5% | +0.1 points |
1.
Sony29.7%
Held 1st. 17.4K estimated branded searches, +18% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
GoPro20.1%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 11.8K estimated branded searches, +15% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
3.
Insta36015.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 9K estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
4.
Canon13.3%
Held 4th. 7.8K estimated branded searches, -6.8% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.
Fujifilm12.2%
Held 5th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, +0.99% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
Nikon6.1%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +6.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.1%
Held 7th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -7.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.1%
Held 8th. 630 estimated branded searches, +10.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between OM System and its closest rivals
Every comparison with OM System
9 comparisons
How has branded search demand for OM System changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OM System in New Zealand rose from 470 to 630.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OM System’s share of searches among camera brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.88% to 1.1%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camera brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, GoPro overtook Insta360 to rank 2nd among camera brands in New Zealand, with 20.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among camera brands in New Zealand, from 26.1% to 29.7%.
In September 2026, Insta360 lost share of searches among camera brands in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 15.4%.
In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among camera brands in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 13.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for OM System in New Zealand rose 34% over 12 measured months, from 470 to 630 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fujifilm in New Zealand rose 17.4% over 12 measured months, from 6.1K to 7.2K in September 2026.
How are OM System’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OM System’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- olympus camera
- om system
- om system lens
- om system mirrorless
- omsystem
- omsystem camera
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Where does OM System compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera brands | 8th of 8 | 1.1% | Shown above |
| Camera lens brands | 5th of 7 | 0.85% | Show ranking |
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