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PEN

First OM SYSTEM-branded PEN: compact rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds body with 20.4MP Live MOS, 5-axis IBIS, built-in EVF, IPX1 sealing, and in-camera computational modes.

$1,000

Launch price

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PEN

Last updated September 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.4 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

30 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

5.5-stop

Weight

393 g

Battery

410 shots

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Sensor size

OM System PEN

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

OM System PEN front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

OM System PEN back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

OM System PEN top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

126 × 75 × 43 mm · 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)

Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Log profile (OM-Log400 / OM-Cinema1 / OM-Cinema2 / Flat) for grading latitude
  • · IBIS smooths handheld video

Landscape

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 393g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 393g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ 393g rangefinder body with built-in 2.36M-dot EVF
  • ✓ First PEN with IPX1 dust/splash sealing
  • ✓ 5-axis IBIS up to 5.5 stops + 121-point cross-type AF
  • ✓ Hi-Res, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR via CP button
  • ✓ 4K / C4K video, vertical video, 3.5mm mic jack

Cons

  • – Micro Four Thirds sensor vs APS-C/FF rivals
  • – 4K capped at 30p (C4K 24p only)
  • – IPX1 is lighter sealing than OM-5 II / OM-3
  • – Single SD slot, no headphone jack

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Full specifications

Verified specs · OM System PEN

Sensor

Resolution20.4 MP
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size17.4 x 13
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorTruePic IX

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000
Max electronic speed1/3200

Autofocus

AF system121-point all-cross-type hybrid phase-detection / contrast AF
AF points / zones121
AF low-light limit-3.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Dog, Cat

Burst

Burst (mechanical)5 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth29 frames

Video

Max resolution4096 x 2160
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate240 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileOM-Log400 / OM-Cinema1 / OM-Cinema2 / Flat
CodecsH.264, MOV, MPEG-4 AVC

Stabilization

Stabilization typeSensor-Shift, 5-Axis
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness5.5 stops

Body

Weight393 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)125.8 × 74.5 × 43.3 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryBLS-7
Battery life (CIPA)410 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeElectronic (OLED)
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification1.1 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds