OM System PEN Review: Familiar Tech, Stylish Design

OM System has introduced the PEN, its inaugural camera under the new brand, with a price tag of $1,000. Targeting street and travel photographers, this model boasts a 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, a 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder, and a fully articulating 1-million-dot LCD, alongside the new BLS-7 battery. Weighing in at 500 grams, the weather-sealed camera features a sleek design, customizable color modes, and advanced computational photography capabilities such as Live ND. Its autofocus system includes human and pet detection, while IBIS offers up to 5.5 stops of stabilization. A reviewer tested the camera in Japan, appreciating its portability despite its familiar technology. The PEN serves as a stylish alternative to the OM-5 II, competing with the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon Zfc.