Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (320 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 × 46 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 83mm shorter than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 77mm wider and 2mm thicker.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 150 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Battery life (CIPA)
320 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.9, 60.9, 46
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 125 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot G5 X Mark II or Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4 have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G5 X Mark II or the Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 340 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 150 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and -1 shots for the Osmo Pocket 4, giving the PowerShot G5 X Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II launched at $899 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.