OM SYSTEM PEN: A New Compact Camera for Everyday Photography
The new OM SYSTEM PEN brings together the simplicity of everyday photography, the flexibility of an interchangeable-lens system and the experience of shooting through a real electronic viewfinder – all in a compact, lightweight body.
From everyday moments and city walks to weekend adventures and travel, the OM SYSTEM PEN is designed to be the camera you want to take with you.
Available to order now:
OM SYSTEM PEN Body, Black: £849
OM SYSTEM PEN Body, Silver: £849
OM SYSTEM PEN with M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III lens, Black: £949
OM SYSTEM PEN, Silver with M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III lens, Black: £949Continuing the iconic PEN concept of making photography feel as natural and effortless as possible, this new Micro Four Thirds camera combines a 20.4MP sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation, fast autofocus and a range of creative computational photography features in a body weighing just 393g.
What is the OM SYSTEM PEN?
The OM SYSTEM PEN is a compact interchangeable-lens camera designed specifically for everyday and travel photography.
Rather than being a camera that stays at home because it's too large or complicated to carry, PEN is designed around portability. Its lightweight 393g body can easily slip into a bag, making it ideal for spontaneous photography, holidays, city breaks and everyday adventures.
The concept continues the original PEN philosophy of making photography as easy and natural as using a pen – a camera that is always ready to capture the moments you discover rather than just the destinations you visit.
Compact and lightweight for travel
One of the biggest advantages of the new OM SYSTEM PEN is its size.
Weighing just 393g with battery and memory card, the PEN is compact enough to carry throughout the day without becoming a burden. The body itself weighs just 344g.
It's also designed to withstand the unpredictability of outdoor photography. The PEN features IPX1-rated weather resistance when used with an OM SYSTEM splashproof lens, giving photographers greater confidence when shooting outdoors.
That combination of small size, low weight and weather resistance makes the OM SYSTEM PEN particularly well suited to travel photography.
A genuine camera experience with a built-in viewfinder
While smartphones have made taking photographs easier than ever, dedicated cameras offer something different: a more immersive and hands-on photography experience.
The OM SYSTEM PEN features a built-in 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, allowing you to compose images at eye level and concentrate on your subject without relying solely on the rear screen.
Physical camera controls also provide a more tactile shooting experience, while the 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen gives you additional flexibility when composing photographs from different perspectives.
For photographers who enjoy the process of taking a photograph as much as the finished image, this is a key part of what makes PEN different.
20.4MP image quality and 5-axis stabilisation
At the centre of the OM SYSTEM PEN is a 20.4MP 4/3 Live MOS Sensor, supported by the TruePic IX image processor.
The camera also incorporates 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation, helping to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting handheld.
That is particularly useful for everyday and travel photographers, where carrying a tripod isn't always practical.
Whether you're photographing a street scene, an indoor moment or a landscape during an evening walk, the built-in stabilisation gives you another layer of confidence when shooting handheld.
Fast autofocus for everyday subjects
Everyday photography often means reacting quickly.
A child suddenly runs past. A pet moves unexpectedly. Someone turns towards the camera for just a moment.
The OM SYSTEM PEN uses a high-speed imaging autofocus system combining phase detection and contrast detection. Its autofocus system features 121 cross-type phase detection points, with a range of selectable focus-area configurations for greater control.
This makes PEN well equipped for capturing the spontaneous moments that form such an important part of everyday photography.
Creative photography straight from the camera
The OM SYSTEM PEN isn't simply designed to record what you see – it's designed to help you develop your own photographic style.
Colour Profile Control and Monochrome Profile Control give you the ability to customise the look of your images, while Color Creator provides another creative tool for experimenting with colour.
The camera also includes a range of computational and creative photography features, including:
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High Res Shot
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Live ND
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Live Composite
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Focus Stacking
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Focus Bracketing
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HDR
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Live Bulb
These features give photographers plenty of opportunities to experiment and create distinctive images without relying entirely on post-processing.
A Micro Four Thirds camera that can grow with you
Another major advantage of choosing the OM SYSTEM PEN is the flexibility provided by an interchangeable-lens system.
The camera's Micro Four Thirds mount gives photographers the freedom to change lenses as their interests develop. A compact standard zoom can provide a versatile everyday setup, while different lenses can open up new possibilities for portraits, landscapes, architecture, travel, close-ups and more.
Alongside the new camera, OM SYSTEM is also introducing the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III. With newly added weather sealing, it makes a particularly natural pairing with PEN for photographers looking for a compact everyday setup.
Starting with a versatile zoom lens also means you can explore different types of photography before deciding which specialist lenses you might want to add to your kit.
Who is the OM SYSTEM PEN for?
The OM SYSTEM PEN is aimed at photographers who want more from their photography without carrying a large or complicated camera.
Travel photographers
Its compact dimensions and 393g weight make it an appealing choice for holidays, city breaks and everyday exploration.
Everyday photographers
PEN is designed to be carried with you, making it easier to capture those unexpected moments that happen away from the main tourist attractions.
Photography beginners
The intuitive controls, creative features and interchangeable-lens system provide plenty of room to learn and develop as a photographer.
Enthusiast photographers
For more experienced photographers, PEN offers a compact alternative when a larger camera system isn't practical, while still providing an electronic viewfinder, manual controls, image stabilisation and interchangeable lenses.
OM SYSTEM PEN: Everyday Life, Captured
The new OM SYSTEM PEN is about making dedicated photography feel effortless.
It's small enough to take everywhere, capable enough to capture high-quality images and flexible enough to develop alongside your photography.
With its 20.4MP 4/3 sensor, 5-axis image stabilisation, built-in electronic viewfinder, fast autofocus, weather-resistant design and extensive creative features, PEN offers a compelling combination of portability and photographic control.
Most importantly, it's designed to encourage you to look a little closer at the world around you.
Because the best photographs aren't always the ones you plan.
Sometimes they're the moments you simply happen to notice.
Everyday life, captured. PEN.
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Posted by Graham Fry
9th September 2026
