the BH BildExpo event.
A new source told me this about the rumored OM-5II camera launch on June 17:
It should have the new 20MP stacked sensor of the OM1ii and few body changes to the OM5’s (pinch of salt on that one).
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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.
the BH BildExpo event.
A new source told me this about the rumored OM camera launch on June 17:
I just learned from a very reliable source that OM are preparing to launch a new camera, presumably the OM5‘s successor, on the 17th of June. I’ve also been told the new camera will have the stacked sensor.
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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.
I got a rumor saying OM Digital will announce a new OM camera at the BH BildExpo event. This would mean we would get it on June 17. I am working with sources to give you solid info about this new camera (if it’s really coming). In the meantime let me know what you hope to get!
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Reminder: Registrations for the BildExpo are now open on this BHphoto page (Click here). It takes place on June 17-18 at the Javits Center in NYC.
Imaging Resource had a chat with two OM managers. This time OM digital claims the OM-3 is NOT a PEN-F successor:
First of all, the OM-3 is not a successor to the PEN-F. From customer feedback, we understand that the PEN-F is appreciated for various reasons, including its rangefinder style, craftsmanship-inspired exterior, and the profile control features. Rather than simply replicating the PEN-F, we need to carefully consider what makes it so beloved as we explore new ways to deliver an enjoyable photographic experience.
About the PEN lineup future:
For the PEN, we are considering what our new PEN should be as an OM SYSTEM brand, not the Olympus brand. We’re still thinking about what concept would be best for a new PEN. Then, after deciding on the PEN concept, we’ll determine if the exterior design will be similar to the PEN-F or similar to the E-P7 and so on. Currently, we haven’t decided yet because we’re still considering the overall concept. However, the PEN series is very important for us, so we are indeed thinking about a successor model for the PEN series.
Definitely do not expect to get a new PEN camera wihtin the next 2 years :(
As you know OM Managers did release a couple of interviews that give us a hint about the future roadmap. In my video on top I made a quick summary and added one “teaser” for you ;)
What we will get in 2025&2026:
What is very unlikely to happen:
What do you think should be OM Digitals roadmap?
OM System’s Director of Product Planning, Hiroki Koyama and VP for Brand Strategy and Product Planning, Kazuhiro Togashi, at CP+ 2025 (Image by Dpreview)
OM System managers had a chat with Dpreview. And there are a couple of interesting notes:
1) The PEN lineup will continue, but they have not yet decided how:
We think the camera’s design must realize the concept of the product, so we don’t start to decide the camera design before deciding the camera’s concept: the product concept must come first.
Therefore, we haven’t yet decided if the product design for a new Pen will look like the Pen-F or similar to the E-P7 because we haven’t decided on the product concept.
2) There is no plan to make an enthusiast fixed lens compact camera:
We are continuing to study the development of a successor to the TG series, but currently we don’t have any plans to introduce other compact camera concepts.”
3) New fast primes coming:
We are also trying to develop small and light and bright lenses or something like that. We have space to make new lenses in the future. I can’t disclose [the details].
Summary:
So it sounds like we will have to wait quite some time before we get a new PEN model :(
And yet there is hope, people!
In a chat with the PetaPixel crew OM manager Kazuhiro Togashi said:
“The OM-3 is not a successor of the Pen series. So of course we are thinking the Pen series is an important lineup for our company. We are trying to study the success of the Pen series, but again, the OM-3 is not a successor of the Pen. The Pen series remains an important part of our portfolio, and we are actively exploring the possibility of a new Pen model, and are currently considering what Pen series model we can offer as OM System.“
When asked about the trend of manufacturers removing electronic viewfinders he said:
We are considering both sides for market demand,” Togashi says. “We want to make sure photographers actually enjoy operating the camera. We are really considering which kind of product may be better to expand to new users. Maybe they want to continue to use their smartphone but have some interest in standalone cameras. So we are now thinking about the new Pen concept [from this point of view]
PetaPixel added that they got the impression the new PEN camera is still in early stage of development. If that’s true it might take 2-3 years before this model hits the market. What do you hope to get? a new PEN-F successor, and entry level PEN or soemthing else?
