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OM System PEN
6 stories tracked since 9 Sept 2026 — latest 11 Oct 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
9 Sept 2026 · Launch News
OM System PEN: 393g M43 body with 5.5-stop IBIS, pre-order live
OM System's new PEN interchangeable-lens camera is already on Amazon for pre-order with an official announcement due September 9. Key specs: 393g body, IPX1 weather sealing, 121-point all-cross PDAF, 5.5 stops IBIS, 4K and vertical video. Double kit pairs it with the 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III and 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R zooms.
9 Sept 2026 · Camera Review
OM System Pen Review: A Serious Pen Camera After 10 Years
The Phoblographer has posted a full review of the OM System Pen, the first serious Pen-series camera in a decade. The reviewer was told directly by OM System that it's not a straight Pen F successor, but comes away rating it highly for street work.
9 Sept 2026 · Launch News
OM System PEN Launches with IBIS, Weather-Sealing, 20MP for Under $1100
OM System's new PEN ships with a 20MP Four Thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, and weather-sealing at $999 body-only or $1099 with the new 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III kit lens. The kit price undercuts every other weather-sealed mirrorless currently available. Also new: the company has separated from investment firm JIP and is now operating independently.
9 Sept 2026 · Camera Review
OM System PEN Review: Weather-Sealed MFT at $999
The new OM System PEN lands at $999 body-only (or $1099 with the 14-42mm kit lens) and claims the title of cheapest weather-sealed ILC on the market. It runs a 20MP Four Thirds sensor with IBIS, a 2.36m-dot built-in EVF, vari-angle touchscreen, and Pro Capture at full resolution up to 30fps. Video tops out at 4K/30p. Amateur Photographer rates it class-leading at the price, with the main trade-offs being a 20MP ceiling, no built-in flash, and video that trails rivals.
12 Sept 2026 · Industry News
OM SYSTEM PEN Pre-Orders Delayed: Some Won't Ship Until November+
OM Digital Solutions Japan has put out a formal statement flagging shipping delays for the OM SYSTEM PEN and accessories, originally due late October 2026. Pre-order volume has exceeded stock, and some customers are now being told to expect delivery November at the earliest.
11 Oct 2026 · Launch News
OM System PEN Accessories Delayed to Spring 2027 in Japan
OM Digital Solutions has confirmed that certain OM System PEN camera variants and accessories will slip to Spring 2027 in Japan, with an official apology for the delay. International retailer listings across the US, UK, and Europe remain up.