DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 5 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Q3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 97mm narrower and 50mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 60mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 564 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Reasons to choose
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 50
- ✓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.
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Pocket 3 or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 564 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Q3 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Q3 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Q3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Q3 at $5,995. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $5,476 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 Leica press materials.