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Osmo Pocket 3

DJI

Osmo Pocket 3

Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.

$519

Launch price

Released Oct 2023

vs
Osmo Pocket 4P

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.

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Osmo Pocket 4P is 2.7 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Sports & Action

Wins

5categories

Osmo Pocket 4P

Sports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 1 categories·Osmo Pocket 4P wins 4 categories
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Max video bit rate (180 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 230 g)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Battery runtime (210 min vs 166 min)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3Osmo Pocket 4P
Resolution9.4 MP37 MP
Sensor1 inch13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max6,40025,600
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight179 g230 g

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3 front view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 140 × 42 mm

179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo Pocket 4P front view

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 160 × 63 mm

230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 20mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4P.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 51 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4P.

Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Pocket 3 back view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 140 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 160 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Pocket 3 top view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 42 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 63 mm

Sensor size, to scale

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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3Osmo Pocket 4P
Portrait
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.7, 42.2

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Weight

    179 g vs 230 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4P

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 159.5, 63.3

  • Max video bit rate

    180 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better

  • Battery runtime

    210 min vs 166 min — higher is better

  • Battery capacity

    1545 mAh vs 1300 mAh — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 50
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Pocket 3

Pros

  • Built-in 3-axis gimbal
  • 1-inch sensor
  • Creator-friendly

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Small sensor vs ILC
  • Accessory dependent

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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P at major authorized retailers.

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4P
Resolution
9.4 MP
37 MP3.9× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
Dual CMOS: 1-inch wide + 1/1.28-inch tele
Sensor size
1 inch
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4P
Aperture
f/2.0
f/2.0 wide; f/1.8 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
20 mm wide; 60 mm tele
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4P
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4P
ISO min (native)
50
50
ISO max (native)
6,400
25,600+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
16,000
51,200
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4P
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 3 or Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 51 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. Osmo Pocket 4P: No.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4P for about 210 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4P the edge.

How much does the Osmo Pocket 3 cost?

Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.