{
  "id": 18673354,
  "title": "17 years on, OM System still isn't going full-frame: \"If a camera is so heavy that you decide to leave it behind,it loses all its value\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/17-years-on-om-system-still-isnt-going-full-frame-if-a-camera-is-so",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/17-years-on-om-system-still-isnt-going-full-frame-if-a-camera-is-so-heavy-that-you-decide-to-leave-it-behind-it-loses-all-its-value"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since Olympus launched its first mirrorless camera in 2009, the industry has been wondering if the company would introduce a full-frame camera. Now referred to as OM System, the brand has consistently supported Micro Four Thirds cameras despite numerous discussions about moving to full-frame. OM System head Eiji Shirota, in a video on the company's YouTube channel, stated that he has a clear vision for delivering value through Micro Four Thirds, and he has not decided to shift gears towards full-frame. Shirota explained that, even though the gap in image quality between Micro Four Thirds and full-frame systems will always exist, it becomes less significant once the desired quality level is reached. The company focuses on which system suits the user's specific situation, whether it's portability or capturing the absolute best shot. OM System believes its cameras offer unique features, such as durability in extreme conditions and weather resistance, that are crucial for some users. The brand's latest models, like the OM System PEN, feature weather sealing and the ability to shoot up to 80MP RAW images.",
  "summary": "\"Do you know the secret to taking great photos? Simply having a camera with you\" –Is this the ultimate argument for a smaller sensor system over full frame?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}