DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- APocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 179 g)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery capacity (1300 mAh vs 875 mAh)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Pocket 2 is 102mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 91mm wider.
Pocket 2 is 62 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
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
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Resolution
64 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Weight
117 g vs 179 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery capacity
1300 mAh vs 875 mAh — higher is better
Max video bit rate
130 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Battery runtime
166 min vs 140 min — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3 at major authorized retailers.
DJI Pocket 2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket 2 or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket 2 — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Pocket 2 is 62 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Pocket 2 is rated for about 140 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 3 for about 166 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Pocket 2 is $170 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.