DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
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 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 599 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 80)
- BOM-1 II 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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 101mm narrower and 31mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 48mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 420 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 73mm OM-1 II
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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 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
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 3: 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
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
ISO min (native)
50 vs 80 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
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
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 9.4 MP — 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
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 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
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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 3 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 420 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,880 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.