OM System’s Upcoming OM PEN Camera

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OM System’s upcoming camera will reportedly be called simply the “OM PEN,” and thanks to a huge stream of leaks, we now have a very good idea of what to expect. OM System has already confirmed that a new camera will be unveiled on September 9, 2026, and according to the latest information, the company is dropping the familiar PEN-F, E-P and E-PL naming altogether. Whether that means OM System plans to have just one PEN line going forward isn’t clear yet. Anyone hoping for a straightforward PEN-F successor might also be disappointed, as the new camera is apparently much closer to the Olympus E-P7, with the front said to look roughly 90% the same.

The familiar rangefinder-style design is staying, but this time there is an electronic viewfinder positioned in the top-left corner. Unlike the round eyepiece on the PEN-F, the OM PEN reportedly uses a rectangular one with a diopter adjustment dial on the right. Resolution is expected to remain at 20 megapixels, although the exact sensor is still uncertain. One possibility is the stacked BSI sensor from the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II, while the non-stacked 20MP sensor from the OM-5 Mark II could also be used. That is a pretty important unknown, since the stacked sensor would make a noticeable difference to shooting speed, performance and probably the price as well. Beyond that, sources are not expecting any major technical surprises.

There are still a few useful upgrades over previous PEN cameras. The OM PEN is reportedly dust- and splash-resistant and will have a fully articulated rear display rather than a simpler tilting screen. On the front, there also appears to be a Creative Dial similar to the OM-3, including a Colour/Mono setting, although it apparently will not have the CRT/ART options found on the older PEN-F. The official announcement is scheduled for September 9, with pre-orders expected to open immediately afterward. Pricing has not leaked yet.