Olympus PEN V205073SU001 Silver
The 3-axis IBIS and 81-point FAST AF system elevate this 340g body beyond typical entry-level cameras, delivering sharp handheld shots. Its leather and brushed metal design, paired with a downward-flipping screen, prioritizes style and modern selfie functionality. This camera is best for casual shooters and social media enthusiasts who value compact, stylish hardware over advanced video or studio performance.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 81 pts
IBIS Yes
Weight 340 g
28 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong display (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 81 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus PEN V205073SU001 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 81 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus PEN V205073SU001 | 81.2 | 39.9 | 14.3 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 13.6 | 47 | 72.6 | 49.9 | 34.9 | 0 | 78.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.4 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall28.4
- Video28.8
- Travel20.8
- Youtube35.1
- Beginner23
- Vlogging40.2
- Streaming34.7
- Photography28.7
- Wedding Events24.6
- Sports Wildlife29.5
- Product Photography27.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
