# TechRadar Review: OM System PEN Mirrorless Camera Delivers Strong Everyday Value Under $1,000

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Published on Savlume: 2026-10-06T14:30:00.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:07:42.021Z
Source publication time: 2026-10-06T14:30:00.000Z
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TechRadar evaluated the OM System PEN, recommending it as an appealing starter camera for smartphone upgraders and travel photographers due to its compact rangefinder styling, 5-axis in-body stabilization, integrated EVF, and $999.99 base price ($1,099 with kit lens). Reviewer Timothy Coleman praised its capable computational photo modes and portability, especially when paired with fast prime lenses. However, the reviewer highlighted notable drawbacks, including fiddly control buttons, modest IPX1 weather sealing, and basic 8-bit 4K video capabilities.

## Media review

TechRadar's reviewer found the OM System PEN an enjoyable, compact everyday and travel camera with appealing stabilization and creative modes, while noting fiddly controls and limits for harsh-weather use or larger lenses.

Attribution: TechRadar Reviews · Tim Coleman
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- Source-reported strength: The reviewer enjoyed its compact retro design, viewfinder, and vari-angle touchscreen for walkaround photography.
- Source-reported strength: The reviewer found animal-detection autofocus sticky when tracking birds.
- Source-reported strength: The reviewer says stabilization and computational modes can be useful for handheld stills and video.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer found several buttons and controls fiddly.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer says its IPX1-rated body is less suited to inclement weather than the OM-5 II.
- Source-reported limitation: The reviewer notes that High Res Shot and HDR modes can produce blur or ghosting when subjects move.

### Does the camera have in-body image stabilization?

Yes. The review identifies five-axis in-body stabilization and reports 5.5EV image stabilization.

### Is the camera body-only or bundled with a lens?

The review describes both configurations: body-only and a kit with the 14–42mm f/3.5–5.6 III lens.

### What weather protection does the review report?

The body is described as IPX1-rated; the review says the kit lens is splash-proof and the body is less suited to inclement weather than the OM-5 II.
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TechRadar Reviews: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/mirrorless-cameras/om-system-pen-review

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