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OM System · Released May 1, 2026

PEN

OM System's PEN is a stylish, weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds camera with in-body stabilization.

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9.3/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the OM System PEN if you want an affordable, good-looking everyday camera: early reviews praised its great price, classic PEN styling, weather sealing, effective in-body stabilization and neat computational features, and the new kit lens is splash-proof too. Skip it for video or high resolution, because video is basic and 8-bit only and the sensor's native resolution is limited. Some controls are fiddly, and the body suits small lenses best.

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Should you buy it?

Buy the OM System PEN if you want an affordable, good-looking everyday camera: early reviews praised its great price, classic PEN styling, weather sealing, effective in-body stabilization and neat computational features, and the new kit lens is splash-proof too. Skip it for video or high resolution, because video is basic and 8-bit only and the sensor's native resolution is limited. Some controls are fiddly, and the body suits small lenses best.

Best for

Travel and street shooters who want style and value.

Not for

Video shooters and long-lens users.

Main strengthGreat value
Main weaknessBasic 8-bit video
Reasons to buy
Great value
Weather-sealed body and kit lens
In-body stabilization
Classic design
Reasons to avoid
Basic 8-bit video
Limited resolution
Some fiddly controls
Measured view9.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Release Year
2026
Release Date
2026-05-01
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