Summary
- OM System has confirmed a September 9, 2026 reveal for a new product clearly connected to the PEN line
- A new rumor attributes a 20MP sensor to the camera and suggests a possible link to the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II units
- A built-in EVF, weather sealing, fully articulating screen and front Color/Mono dial remain unconfirmed
- A new 14-42mm III is said to accompany the camera as its kit lens
- The rumored European body-only price is €1,089
- The exact reveal time and the start of preorders have not been confirmed by OM System
The latest unconfirmed information suggests that the upcoming OM PEN will feature a 20MP sensor, built-in electronic viewfinder, weather sealing and a €1,089 European body-only price.
The latest 43Rumors report collects the rumored specifications of the camera OM System will reveal on September 9. The same source claims its commercial name will be OM PEN, that a new 14-42mm III kit lens will arrive with it and that preorders will open immediately after the presentation. None of these details has been confirmed by the company.
The report is particularly interesting because it describes a body that could bridge the compact approach of the E-P7 with practical features found in more expensive models, including an EVF and weather protection. PTTL has already covered the official teaser and its connection to PEN history.
A 20MP sensor, but no confirmation of the exact unit
The leak points to a 20MP sensor and connects it to the units used by the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II. Both existing cameras officially use a 20.4MP stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and the TruePic X processor, but the unconfirmed information does not establish whether the new PEN will use exactly the same unit.
It is therefore too early to draw firm conclusions about autofocus, continuous shooting speed, stabilization or video capabilities. The 20MP resolution is part of the rumor, while the sensor type and processor remain unknown.
Built-in EVF, weather sealing and a fully articulating screen
According to the same source, the OM PEN will resemble the Olympus PEN E-P7 in design while adding a built-in electronic viewfinder. The 2021 E-P7 had no EVF, so this addition would materially change how the new camera is used in bright light and for street photography.
The list also includes a fully articulating screen and a weather-sealed body, without mentioning a specific IP rating. A front creative dial is said to provide direct Color/Mono switching, following the logic of the creative controls OM System used on the E-P7 and OM-3.
A new 14-42mm III as the kit lens
A new 14-42mm III is also rumored to arrive with the camera as its kit lens. The source gives no full product name, maximum aperture, dimensions or information about the zoom mechanism, so it is not yet clear whether this will be an evolution of the compact powered M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ or a different design.
A small 14-42mm lens provides an angle of view broadly equivalent to 28-84mm on a full-frame system and would suit the concept of a portable PEN for everyday use, travel and street photography.
What OM System has confirmed
Through its official teaser, OM System has confirmed that the reveal will take place on September 9 and has placed the new product within the PEN story stretching from 1959 to the present. The official Virtual First Look Events page lists live presentations and discussions from September 9 through September 14, without publishing specifications or a price.
Separately, Singapore’s public IMDA equipment database lists an OM System digital camera under the IM042 code with WLAN/RLAN connectivity. The registration confirms the existence of an unannounced model but does not connect the code to the OM PEN name or reveal its specifications.
Availability and rumored pricing
43Rumors reports a European body-only price of €1,089. No kit price for the 14-42mm III has been published. The same unconfirmed report places the announcement at 7:00 a.m. London time, or 9:00 a.m. in Greece, on September 9, with preorders starting immediately afterward.
The reveal date is supported by the official teaser, but the exact time, price and preorder timing remain rumors. More information about the confirmed live presentations is available on OM System’s official events page, while the unconfirmed details come from the original 43Rumors report.
What we think
If the EVF, weather sealing and €1,089 price are confirmed, the new OM PEN will fill a clear gap between the simpler E-P7 and the more expensive OM-3. The first two features carry greater practical value than a purely cosmetic refresh. The final picture, however, will depend on the exact sensor, autofocus system, stabilization, video capabilities and the quality of the new kit lens.
Frequently asked questions
When will the new PEN camera be unveiled?
OM System has confirmed September 9, 2026 through its official teaser. The 9:00 a.m. time in Greece comes from an unofficial source.
Will it officially be called OM PEN?
The OM PEN name appears in the leak. The teaser confirms a connection to the PEN family, but the full commercial name has not been announced.
Will it use the OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II sensor?
The rumor mentions a 20MP sensor and connects it to both cameras. It has not been confirmed that this is the same 20.4MP stacked BSI Live MOS unit.
Will it feature an electronic viewfinder and weather sealing?
Yes, according to the rumored specification list. OM System has not confirmed either feature or a specific protection rating.
How much is it rumored to cost?
The latest European report gives a body-only price of €1,089. Pricing for the rumored 14-42mm III kit has not been reported.
