Highly reliable sources report that Sony will soon launch a new 180-megapixel medium format sensor. A new generation of partially stacked sensors is imminent and will likely be implemented for all different sensor sizes.

I don’t currently know with 100% certainty whether Sony will also develop a new partially stacked Micro Four Thirds sensor. However, I consider this very likely, and if we assume that it will have the same pixel size as the new 180 MP medium format sensor, this would mean that we would get a new 28 MP MFT sensor.

I think this would quite be a welcome sensor within the MFT community. Particularly for OM shooters a jump form 20 to 28MP would be appreciated. Also keep in mind that the partially stacked sensor tech not only allows for much faster readout but also has a much improved dynamic range performance and low-mid ISO (mechanical shutter only).

So I hope that sources can soon tell me if such a sensor will be coming soon. Imagine it being used on future OM-1III or GH8…that would be great!

DClife predicted what OM SYSTEM could announce in 2026:

It’s about time to expect the arrival of a new generation of cameras. For example, I’d love to see the release of the “OM-1III” or a new Micro Four Thirds camera similar to the “PEN-F.” While the compact digital camera market seems to be booming recently, OM SYSTEM hasn’t seen any movement since the release of the “Tough TG-7” in 2023. Hopefully, we’ll see some movement in 2026. OM SYSTEM tends to announce new products in the lead-up to CP+, so we should expect information (rumors) starting around the new year. CP+ 2026 will be held February 26th-March 1st.

Yes, I think OM will announce something new before the CP+ show. Don’t see the OM1III coming yet, also a new PEN seems far out if we believe the statements from the manager. A new Tough camera is highly likely to be announced and maybe also a new MFT lens.

Panasonic has officially begun teasing a new product announcement for October 17. After so many recent L-mount launches, I really hope this time we’ll finally see something for the Micro Four Thirds system!

They previously said that compact camera development hasn’t been done so we might finally get a successor for this camera series?

UPDATE: Panasonic made the video private. Here is the screenshot:

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First leaked image of the upcoming M.Zuiko Digital ED 50–200mm f/2.8 IS PRO, set to be announced on September 10! The great news: this is not a rebranded Sigma 70–200mm, as many feared. Instead, it’s a true OM System design — and it just might rival the legendary 150–400mm PRO in performance!

I have no info yet about the pricing and other specs. But it sounds exciting don’t you agree?

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I’ve heard the first rumors about a possible launch event for a new OM Digital product coming soon. Apparently, some “influencers” have received equipment to test. All we know for sure is that OM Digital will announce the new telephoto zoom lens, which has been talked about for some time, within 1-2 months. It might be a new 70-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO lens with the same super high quality like the epic 150-400mm PRO.

When it comes to cameras I got no info about a possible new PEN or OM camera coming. But I hope to be proven wrong…

I got this wold rumor from an Asian source:

OM Digital has clarified that development of the OM-10s series will not continue. Apparently, the OM-1, OM-5, and OM-3 series will be the only ones to remain in production.

That would be bad news, but not entirely surprising. For a small company like OM Digital, it makes little sense to offer four different OM model series. I would rather buy a new PEN than an OM10V. What do you think?

I heard from a source that two years ago OM Digital was investigating the possibility of developing a new type of camera with a different sensor size. One of those ideas centered on switching to medium format. Here is what the source told me:

There are engineering samples testing regarding a new line from OMDS.
The camera has a large stacked sensor in 4:3 ratio format. It looks like a medium format sensor.
It looks like OM picked up the unfinished medium format project in 2018 which was finally canceled by Olympus executives . The EM1X prototype body was originally designed for medium format.
My info came from two sources. OMDS and another tech person.
The new format is an on going project which I was told could be part of OM system product.

I don’t think this is going to be a final product. This is probably just part of a general investigation to see if there is a potential market for it.