Overview
The OM SYSTEM PEN Mirrorless Camera packages the creative power of a full featured mirrorless system into a compact body finished in classic black, built around a high resolution Micro Four Thirds sensor, quick autofocus and a wide range of unique art filters. It suits new photographers looking for their first interchangeable lens camera just as well as experienced shooters after a truly portable everyday body, equally at home doing street photography in the city, a day at the skatepark or a night out with friends. Its low profile grip and slim, lightweight body let it disappear into a hand or bag until the moment it's needed, while a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system keeps the body and lenses smaller and lighter than full-frame equivalents without giving up crisp detail, wide dynamic range and vibrant colour.
Highlights
- Captures detailed images with a 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX processor.
- Keeps handheld shots sharp with 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
- Shoots up to 30 fps in RAW or JPEG for fast-moving subjects.
- Records 4K video at 24p and slow motion up to 120p.
- Resists light rain and splashes thanks to its IPX1 weather-sealed design.
121-Point Autofocus with Subject Tracking
A 121-point autofocus system combining contrast and phase detection keeps subjects sharp across the frame, with AI-based subject tracking that recognises human and animal eyes even when the camera is turned on the photographer themselves. Continuous-servo, single-servo, manual focus and dedicated tracking modes cover everything from portraits to fast-moving action, while focus peaking and magnification make manual, cinema-style focusing straightforward when it's preferred over autofocus.
High-Speed Burst and Creative Modes
- Continuous shooting up to 30fps captures the decisive moment, from sports in the stands to birds in the backyard.
- Focus stacking and in-camera or bracketed HDR make it simple to capture detailed landscapes and starry skies from a tripod.
- In-camera multiple exposures blend shots together without any post-processing.
- High Res Shot mode combines multiple exposures in-camera for ultra-detailed frames suited to large prints or heavy cropping.
4K Video with Log Recording
The PEN records crystal-clear 4K video at up to 24fps or ultra-slow motion at 120fps, and can shoot in OM-Log400 with 4:2:2 8-bit colour for footage that holds up to serious colour grading with minimal banding or artefacts. An external microphone can be connected via the 3.5mm port for clean 24-bit audio recorded straight in-camera, and a simple USB-C connection turns the PEN into a webcam for sharper video calls, livestreams and other online content.
Vari-Angle Touchscreen and OLED Viewfinder
A 3 inch vari-angle touchscreen LCD with 1.04 million dots makes framing easy from high, low or forward-facing angles, while a 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder gives a bright, detailed view for eye-level shooting in any light.
Creative Art Filters and Profiles
A dedicated Profile Control switch lets the PEN jump between multiple colour and monochrome image profiles in an instant, without digging through a menu, so a personal shooting style can develop through custom sets of colour, curves and sharpness. For creative results with no editing required, a wide range of Art Filters is also on hand, including:
- Pop Art, Soft Focus and Pale & Light Color for stylised everyday shooting.
- Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Cross Process for a vintage, analogue look.
- Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage and Bleach Bypass for expressive still and video looks.
- Partial Color (18 Color) and Instant Film for selective colour and instant-photo effects.
OM Image Share App Connectivity
- Remotely controls the camera and adjusts settings with a Live View preview, or fires the shutter with a simpler remote mode.
- Transfers photos straight to a phone for quick edits and sharing before getting home.
- Builds and shares a personal library of editing profiles for a collaborative creative process.
- Records GPS location data via a connected smartphone for a detailed record of where images were made.
Additional Benefits
- A fully charged battery lasts for approximately 410 shots, enabling a full day of shooting without spare batteries.
- A hot shoe supports flash mounting and synchronisation up to 1/250 second with front and rear curtain sync.
- The 20.4MP sensor delivers plenty of resolution for large prints, with High Res Shot available for even greater detail.
- An easy-to-navigate interface and thoughtfully placed buttons and dials keep the focus on shooting rather than menus.
Imaging
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 20.4 Megapixel Actual: 21.8 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS |
| Sensor Crop Factor | 2x (Additional 2x Crop in Select Video Modes) |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 1/3200 to 60 Seconds Mechanical Shutter: 1/4000 to 60 Seconds |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb & Time Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | Base: 100 Native (Manual Mode): 200 to 25,600 (Extended: 64 to 25,600) Native (Auto Mode): 64 to 6400 |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 29 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 154 Frames (JPEG) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
Capture
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Internal Recording | Format: H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4096 x 2160 at 24 fps (237 to 240 Mb/s) 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30 fps (102 to 105 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (30 to 205 Mb/s) |
| Video Output | via HDMI: 4096 x 2160 at 24 fps 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30 fps 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 16-Bit 48 kHz PCM Audio 24-Bit 96 kHz PCM Audio |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Subject Tracking (Auto-Tracking) |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -3.5 to +20 EV |
Flash
| Flash Modes | Fill In, First-Curtain Sync, Manual, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
| Shoe Mount | Hot Shoe |
Monitor & Viewfinder
| Display | Articulating 3" Touchscreen LCD Resolution: 1,040,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder | Type: Electronic (OLED) Resolution: 2,360,000 Dot Eye Point: 20.5 mm Coverage: 100% Magnification: Approx. 1.1x Diopter Adjustment: -4 to +2 |
Inputs/Outputs
| Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Video I/O | Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | USB-C Input/Output |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.2 (Built-In) |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes (Required): Android & iOS App Name: OM Image Share |
| GPS | Via Connected Smartphone |
Physical
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Battery | BLS-7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Included) Approx. 410 Shots |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4"-20 Female |
| Operating Conditions | 0 to 40°C at 30 to 90% Humidity |
| Storage Conditions | -20 to 60°C at 10 to 90% Humidity |
| Dimensions | 12.58 x 7.45 x 4.33 cm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 393 g (With Battery) |
What's Included
- OM SYSTEM PEN Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- OM SYSTEM BLS-7 Battery (1285mAh)
- Body Cap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- Shoulder Strap
- Barcode: 93102
- UPC Barcode: 4545350057657
- Supplier Code: OLC1811