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 4P
Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.
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Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Osmo Pocket 4P is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 361 g)
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to sharePowerShot G5 X Mark II
112 × 62 × 46 mm
361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 × 63 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 98mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4P but it is also 79mm wider.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 131 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 4P.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II · 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 4P
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 62, 46
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4P
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
230 g vs 361 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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 4P
Pros
- ✓Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
- ✓4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
- ✓37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
- ✓103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed dual-lens system
- –Price not yet listed on DJI specs page
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot G5 X Mark II or Osmo Pocket 4P?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4P?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP and Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4P have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4P?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 361 g and Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 131 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4P record 4K video?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo Pocket 4P weather sealed?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No. Osmo Pocket 4P: No.
How much does the PowerShot G5 X Mark II cost?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II launched at $899.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.