DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
Osmo Pocket 3 is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BGR III has higher Resolution (24.24 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 257 g)
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
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 76mm narrower than GR III but it is also 78mm taller and 9mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 78 g lighter than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 33mm GR III
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
GR III
109 × 62 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
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.2× 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
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
179 g vs 257 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
24.24 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR III 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.
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 3 or GR III?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and GR III?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and GR III?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 78 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GR III record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and GR III weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. GR III: No.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and GR III at $899. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $380 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 Ricoh press materials.