OM System PEN Frame - Black

OM System PEN Frame - Black

The first Olympus PEN film camera was released back in 1959. And at first glance, this camera is surprisingly stylish and has a clean design for a product of the digital age. However, when you look at it from the top and back, you can see the adjustment rings, buttons and a large touchscreen.

This same division also continues in the shooting process and technology itself. The ease of use and small size familiar from the Pen series, suitable for a camera that is always with you, are now combined with the technology of the more robust OM System bodies. There is AI-taught autofocus that recognizes people and animals, built-in 5-stop image stabilization and IPX1-rated weather protection. With this camera, you don't have to stop taking pictures when it starts to rain!

• IPX1 weather protection: splash, dust and frost resistant construction
• Includes a small, weather-protected pancake lens with a zoom equivalent to 28-84mm
• 20MP resolution image sensor
• Mechanically high-quality frame - weight with battery only 393g
• Dedicated CP (computational photography) button and profile switch on the front panel
• AI-taught autofocus (people, dogs and cats) and Starry Sky AF
• Built-in 5.5-stop effective 5-axis image stabilization
• 4K video recording, vertical videos for social media use and easy-to-use OM-Cinema video profiles

Practical technology and differences from its big brothers

Inside the camera, there is the TruePic IX processor familiar from more advanced models and a high-quality 121-point cross-type phase-detection autofocus system. Artificial intelligence has been brought to this size class, but it is calibrated more for everyday use: AF recognizes people and pets (cats and dogs). So, this model does not have the extensive tracking of vehicles (trains, planes) like the OM-3.

It is also worth noting the technical differences in the sensor compared to more expensive models. Unlike the super-fast stacked sensor of the OM-1 and OM-3 models, the new PEN uses a more traditional 20-megapixel Live MOS sensor. Since the sensor's readout speed is at a more traditional level, for example, the popular Pro Capture pre-shooting function works at a maximum of 30 frames per second in this model (vs. 50/120 fps for stacked sensors). However, the camera's speed is more than enough for fast-paced everyday situations, portraits and street photography!

In terms of durability, the PEN offers IPX1-rated weather protection. It doesn't match the OM-5's heavier IP53 pressurized water resistance, but combined with the weather-sealed 14-42mm III kit lens, it ensures that you don't have to hide the camera in a bag when a normal downpour catches you.

Computational photography right at your fingertips

OM System is a pioneer in in-camera computational photography. The PEN body features a dedicated CP button that gives you instant access to familiar special features:

• High Res Shot: 50 megapixel high-resolution images taken directly from the handheld (using image stabilization).
• Live ND (ND16): An in-camera, software-based ND filter that lets you make flowing water look soft without glass filters.
• Live Composite: The camera gradually builds a night scene on your screen. Ideal for capturing star trails or light paintings.

In addition, there is a mechanical switch on the front of the camera for adjusting and selecting color and black and white profiles.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds (M43) lenses
• In-sensor image stabilization: Maximum power 5.5 f-stops in the center of the image and 4.5 at the edges
• Image sensor 20.4MP Live MOS MFT
• Sensitivity: ISO 200 - 25600
• Focus points: 121 phase-detection, 121 contrast-detect
• Shutter speeds: 60 - 1/4000s
• Continuous shooting: max. 30 frames/sec.
• Video recording: 4K 4096 x 2160 4K 24P 237Mbps, 4K 30P / 25P 102Mbps, FullHD ALL-I 60P, Slow-motion video FullHD 120FPS, Video recording in H.264 format
• Electronic OLED viewfinder, resolution 2.36M dots
• 3" articulated touchscreen, resolution 1.04M dots
• 1x SDXC UHS-I memory card slot
• 3.5mm microphone jack
• Micro HDMI, USB Type-C
• Battery type BLS-7 (also charged via camera and power bank)
• Battery life: approximately 410 photos or 80 min of video
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Size: 125.8 x 74.5 x 43.3mm
• Weight: 393g (with battery and memory card)

The sales package includes:

• OM System PEN camera body (Black)
• BLS-7 lithium-ion battery
• Shoulder strap, body cap and hot shoe cover
• Note: The manufacturer no longer provides a separate battery charger in the box (charging is done in the camera). A separate BCS-7 charger can be purchased as an accessory.