Category Archives: OM System

OM System did seriously consider making full-frame cameras

OM System published a new 9-minute conversation between Setsuya Kataoka (Managing Director and COO) and Eiji Shirota (Head of the OM System Business Unit) at OM Digital Solutions. OM System did seriously consider making full-frame cameras OM System (formerly Olympus) did seriously consider entering the full-frame or APS-C market, but ultimately decided against it to […]

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The new OM System Pen camera is now in stock

The new OM SYSTEM PEN camera is now in stock in certain configurations (mainly the silver version) – check availability at: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt | OM System store Additional information The evolution of the PEN Previous coverage (more here):

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OM System to announce two new lenses: 40-150mm f/4.5-5.6 R II and 45mm f/1.8 II

OM System will announce two new lenses (both will be refreshed versions II of the current models): 40-150mm f/4.5-5.6 R II (see current version) 45mm f/1.8 II (see current version) The screenshots are from this video:

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With the PEN camera, OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens

With the PEN camera, OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Supports Focus Stacking 28-84mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length IPX1 Rated Weathersealing 0.53x 35mm Equivalent Image Magnification Minimum Focus Distance 5.12 inches Compact Lightweight Design F3.5 Maximum Aperture Weather-sealed: IPX1 Splash-proof Performance and Dust-proof Design 0.53x […]

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OM SYSTEM PEN camera announced, available for order

The previously reported OM SYSTEM PEN camera has been officially announced and is available for pre-order: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Additional information The evolution of the PEN Press release Previous coverage Product videos:

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The upcoming OM SYSTEM PEN camera already listed for pre-order on Amazon

The upcoming OM SYSTEM PEN camera is already listed for pre-order on Amazon: OM SYSTEM PEN camera black version OM SYSTEM PEN camera silver version The official announcement is tomorrow, September 9th. Additional informtion (more available here and here):

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More leaked OM SYSTEM PEN camera details

Here is another OM SYSTEM PEN camera leak coming up just a few hours before the official announcement. Pre-orders for the new PEN will open soon at Amazon and B&H Photo (additional information is available here and here):

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming OM System PEN camera 

  Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming OM System PEN camera: Here are the rumored specifications: Official name: OM PEN Same old 20MP sensor as the OM-3 & OM-1 Mark II Weather sealed Creative dial Fully articulating screen Official announcement: September 9 New 14-42mm kit lens Price expected around 1000 $/€ OM System PEN camera previous […]

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OM System PEN camera rumored specifications

  Here are the rumored OM System PEN camera specifications: Official name: OM PEN Same old 20MP sensor as the OM-3 & OM-1 Mark II Weather sealed Creative dial Fully articulating screen Official announcement: September 9 New 14-42mm kit lens Price expected around 1000 $/€ OM System PEN camera leaked pictures Via 43addict

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OM Digital Solutions financial report: sales flatlined, operating loss widened, mirrorless volume slipped

  OM Digital Solutions (the company behind OM System) is privately held, so it does not publish its financial reports. The numbers in this post come from Toyo Keizai’s Japan Company Handbook Industry Map. OM Digital Solutions continues to operate in the red for 2025, with sales plateauing after a few years of steady growth. Here […]

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