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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- APocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 599 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- APocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 20.4 MP)
- BOM-1 II has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Pocket 2 is 10mm narrower, 53mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than OM-1 II.
Pocket 2 is 482 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 73mm OM-1 II
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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 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
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket 2: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Pocket 2 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and OM-1 II?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket 2 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and OM-1 II?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Pocket 2 is 482 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket 2 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Pocket 2 is $2,050 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and OM System press materials.