PEN-F Fever: Used Prices and Demand Keep Rising in 2025

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I quickly analyzed the trend of Olympus PEN-F sales and realized used prices are going up since 2021! The Olympus PEN-F is a one-of-a-kind camera — one of the most beautiful digital cameras ever made, with a style rooted in Olympus’ legendary film PEN models. Launched in 2016, it is the only Olympus camera gaining value on the used market.

PEN-F Price History (2016–2025)

PEN-F Price History USD

Overall increase from lowest price: +31.2% (from ~$800 to ~$1050).

Why Is the PEN-F Gaining Popularity Again?

  1. It is one of the most beautiful mirrorless cameras ever made — loved by street photographers and collectors.
  2. No replacement model. OM System (ex-Olympus) has not launched a PEN-F successor — making this even more desirable.
  3. Superb image quality and in-body stabilization in a compact, stylish body.
  4. Film-like shooting experience with color profiles and creative dials.

If it keeps that pre trend the PEN-F is projected to reach $1,250–$1,300 by 2030. Unless OM System surprises the market with a PEN-F II, demand will stay high.

Google Trend Analysis

Google Trends PEN-F

Top countries: Japan, Germany, Italy, UK. Age group: 35–60, mostly male. Searches include “PEN-F used”, “PEN-F review 2025”, “best lens for PEN-F”, and “PEN-F vs Fuji”. The camera is especially popular in Japan and Europe, among photographers who love a retro yet powerful MFT tool.

Who Is Buying the PEN-F Today?

  • Street photographers
  • Travel photographers
  • Collectors of classic digital cameras
  • People seeking a compact but high-quality MFT body

Why the PEN-F Is So Popular Again

  • Timeless, beautiful design
  • Excellent IBIS (in-body stabilization)
  • Customizable film-like profiles
  • Sharp MFT sensor with rich JPEG engine
  • Compact and versatile — great for street and travel photography
  • No replacement or successor model in 9 years

The Olympus PEN-F is proving that style, shooting experience, and uniqueness can make a camera more valuable with time — a true cult digital classic for 2025. I hope OM Digital realizes that a successor is needed!

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  2. OM Digital will continue to develop the E-M10 series
  3. Om Digital is “actively exploring the possibility of a PEN model”

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