OM System

PEN

$999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 9, 2026
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor
20.4MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
30fps
Burst
121
AF Points

Who the OM System PEN is for

The OM System PEN is a 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 30fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
  • Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the OM System PEN compares to other Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 30 Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight393g (13.9 oz)5th lightest of 30
Price (MSRP)$999joint 11th cheapest of 30
Resolution20.4MPjoint 4th highest of 30
4K frame rate30pjoint 12th slowest of 26

What Micro Four Thirds means in practice

A Micro Four Thirds sensor at 20.4MP doubles the effective focal length of any lens mounted on it, so telephoto reach comes cheaply in both size and money and wide-angle coverage costs more of both. It is the smallest of the three formats here, and the systems built around it are correspondingly compact.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeLive MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds
Image ProcessorTruePic IX
Effective Resolution20.4 MP
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)
Mechanical Shutter
Electronic Shutter
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting30 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60p
10-bit InternalNo
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesOM-Log400
Built-in Mic
Headphone JackNo
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points121
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-3.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.36M dots
EVF Magnification

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-Fi
Bluetoothv5.2
USBUSB-C
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-I
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$999
Body Material
Dimensions125.8×74.5×43.3 mm
Weight393g (13.9 oz)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)410 shots
Battery Life (LCD)410 shots
Battery TypeBLS-7

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