{
  "id": 6388823,
  "title": "The cult-favorite PEN camera has returned – but the new OM System PEN isn’t just retro and compact… it has two features that are rarely found on budget cameras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-cult-favorite-pen-camera-has-returned-but-the-new-om-system-pen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/the-cult-favorite-pen-camera-has-returned-but-the-new-om-system-pen-isnt-just-retro-and-compact-it-has-two-features-that-are-rarely-found-on-budget-cameras"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Olympus has returned with a retro-inspired PEN camera that offers two uncommon features for budget mirrorless cameras: weather-sealing and in-body image stabilization. The OM System PEN, unveiled on September 9, carries the Micro Four Thirds sensor and TruPic IX image processor found in cameras like the OM-5 Mark II, but at a more accessible price point. Priced at $999, the PEN sits between the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and the OM System OM-5 Mark II, making it one of the brand's most affordable options.\n\nThe camera's standout features are its weather-sealing and 5.5-stop stabilization, both of which are hard to find in the sub-$1,000 budget mirrorless category. While the IPX1 rating for weather-sealing isn't as robust as the IP53 rating found in most higher-priced cameras, it's still a rarity in budget-priced cameras. The stabilization system, however, is a strong point, offering 5.5 stops of stabilization. These features, combined with its compact, rangefinder-inspired design, make the OM System PEN a solid choice for both beginners and photographers looking for a compact, everyday carry camera.",
  "summary": "The beloved PEN series has entered its OM System era with the OM System PEN, a budget retro mirrorless built for beginners and everyday carry",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Amateur Photographer",
        "title": "OM System PEN Review – best-in-class features and style at an unbeatable price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/om-system-pen-review-best-in-class-features-and-style-at-an",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "OM System PEN review: Get the F out!This camera isn't a PEN-F II – butit's better in every single way",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/om-system-pen-review-get-the-f-out-this-camera-isnt-a-pen-f-ii-butits",
        "published": "2026-09-09T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}