Olympus OM-20
The Olympus OM-20 is a 35mm SLR from the OM-series of compact manual-focus film cameras. It sat in the consumer tier of the OM line when introduced in the early 1980s, offering aperture-priority automation alongside manual control.
Sales evidence for the OM-20 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £69 in January 2025 is the only data point available, so a reliable median or range cannot yet be established. Today that figure should be treated as indicative rather than definitive of what the body is worth at saleroom level, and condition, working meter and included lens will heavily influence the price a clean example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 141) Title: An Olympus OM20 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 1121172, body G. light marks to bottom plate, shutter works, viewfinder display works, responds to light levels, wit ha Zuilo |
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| Aug 2024 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 119) Title: An Olympus OM-20 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 1314423, body G, shutter works, meter works when battery inserted, with a Zuiko f/1.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics VG, with cap. |
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| Jul 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 129) Title: An Olympus OM20 35mm SLR Camera with Lenses
Description:
chrome, circa 1982, serial no.1233185, with a Sunactinon Auto Zoom f/3.5-4.5 28-80mm lens, shutter working, meter reacts to light, body G, lens P-F, |
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| Feb 2024 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 103) Title: An Olympus OM20 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, with Olympus Zuiko Auto-S f/1.8 50mm lens, optics P, some fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 189) Title: An Olympus OM20 35mm SLR Body
Description:
IR 806231, chrome, 1982, serial no.1323189, tested as working, body G, with maker's retail box, instructions and packaging |
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| Jul 2017 | £42 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 900) Title: Olympus OM20 SLR camera with Tokina 28mm 1:2.8 lens, Tamron 1:3.
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Olympus OM20 SLR camera with Tokina 28mm 1:2.8 lens, Tamron 1:3. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus OM-20 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, an OM-20 body has sold for around £69 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale this should be treated as a guide rather than a firm market value.
How much does an Olympus OM-20 sell for at UK auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction hammer price for an OM-20 was £69 in January 2025; condition and whether a lens is included will shift the price either side of that figure.
Is the Olympus OM-20 a good value 35mm SLR?
At current auction-level prices it is one of the more affordable entry points into the Olympus OM system, though buyers seeking the better-known OM bodies typically pay more.