DJI
Osmo 360
Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jul 2025
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Osmo 360 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Z9
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 120 frames)
- AOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo 360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Osmo 360 is 88mm narrower, 113mm shorter, and 10mm thinner than Z9.
Osmo 360 is 977 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360
61 × 36 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360
61 × 81 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo 360: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Osmo 360
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61, 36.3, 81
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
183 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 45.7 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
Osmo 360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓120MP panoramic photos
- ✓IP68 and 10m waterproof
- ✓128GB built-in storage
Cons
- –Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
- –JPEG photos only
- –360 workflow adds editing steps
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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DJI Osmo 360
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo 360 or Z9?
Z9 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo 360 — 45.7MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Z9?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Z9?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Z9?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Osmo 360 is 977 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Z9 record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Z9 weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Z9 at $5,499. The Osmo 360 is $4,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.