{
  "id": 6876244,
  "title": "I shot 1,000 photos with the OM System PEN in Berlin –the perfect playground for this portable powerhouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/i-shot-1-000-photos-with-the-om-system-pen-in-berlin-the-perfect",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/i-shot-1-000-photos-with-the-om-system-pen-in-berlin-the-perfect-playground-for-this-portable-powerhouse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Visiting a foreign city for the first time is always exciting, especially when it involves using a brand new camera you've never seen before. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the launch event for the new OM System PEN in Berlin. I was fortunate to have extra legroom on my flight, allowing me ample time to settle in before exploring the city's streets. I packed my camera with several lenses, including the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro, the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R, and the 9mm f/8 Fisheye Body Cap. The PEN's compact size and weather-sealed build made it an ideal choice for my Berlin adventure. I found it familiar and comfortable, despite never having seen it before. The PEN looks and feels like a blend between the Olympus PEN-F and PEN E-P7, offering a mix of features from both. It performs similarly to the OM System OM-5 Mark II, despite being an entry-level camera at $999. The PEN boasts flagship features such as High Res Shot, a computational photography tool that allows the 20.4MP sensor to produce images up to 80MP, using its 5-axis in-body image stabilization system. Despite its price, the PEN delivers impressive performance and versatility, making it a perfect choice for photographers on the go.",
  "summary": "\"Here's what people don't understand about the PEN: it's not supposed to be the best at shooting everything, but it enables you to shoot anything –even when you didn't anticipate it\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Photographer used OM System PEN for 1,000 photos in Berlin",
    "PEN features High Res Shot for 80MP images from 20.4MP sensor",
    "PEN's compact size and weather-sealed build ideal for travel"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The OM System PEN's blend of compact size, weather-sealed build, and flagship features like High Res Shot makes it a highly versatile and portable option for photographers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}