{
  "id": 12398977,
  "title": "OM System PEN review: a classy, feature-packed rangefinder that's amazing value",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/om-system-pen-review-a-classy-feature-packed-rangefinder-thats",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/om-system-pen-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The OM System PEN is a compact, stylish rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that offers excellent value for money. Despite component shortages, the brand has managed to produce an affordable camera with a retro weatherproof design, in-body image stabilization, twin displays, and a range of computational photography features. Priced at $999.99 (body only) or $1,099 with the new 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens, the camera competes with premium compact cameras like the Lumix 10. The OM PEN boasts a 20.4MP CMOS sensor, 121-point hybrid phase detection autofocus, vari-angle touchscreen, and a 2.36m-dot EVF, all housed in a compact, IPX1-rated body weighing just 13.9oz. While it shares some features with the more expensive OM-5 Mark II, the PEN remains a compelling option for smartphone upgraders and beginners, offering a great balance of performance, price, and design.",
  "summary": "The Olympus PEN series of rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras has been revived through the OM System PEN — an affordable micro four thirds camera with in-body image stabilization and EVF.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}