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Osmo Pocket 3

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

$519

Released Oct 2023

vs

Sigma

fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Released Jul 2021

Osmo Pocket 3 is 2.3 years newer.

Wins

3categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Wins

3categories

fp L

LandscapePortrait

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 2 categories·fp L wins 3 categories
  • Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 720 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • Bfp L has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • Bfp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 16,000)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3fp L
Resolution9.4 MP61 MP
Sensor1 inchFull Frame
ISO max16,00025,600
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight179 g720 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3

140 × 42 × 34 mm

179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

fp L

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 56mm shorter and 55mm thinner than fp L but it is also 2mm wider.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 541 g lighter than fp L.

Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 88mm fp L

Sensor size, to scale

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3fp L
Portrait
1.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.0Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    179 g vs 720 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Resolution

    61 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only fp L supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only fp L supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only fp L supports it

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

Both cameras share

  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • Burst (electronic)Both 15 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • RAW buffer depthBoth 60 frames
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Battery life (CIPA)Both 640 shots

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

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
fp L
Resolution
9.4 MP
61 MP6.5× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
1 inch
36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Osmo Pocket 3
fp L
AF system
Contrast detection AF
Phase-detect AF
AF points / zones
49
AF frame coverage
90 %
AF low-light limit
-5 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Osmo Pocket 3
fp L
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
15 fps
15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
60 frames
60 frames
Osmo Pocket 3
fp L
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps+33%
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Standard profiles
Standard profiles
Codecs
H.264
H.265, H.264
Osmo Pocket 3
fp L
Weight
179 g−541 g less
720 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
139.7 × 42.2 × 33.5 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Osmo Pocket 3 or fp L?

fp L scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and fp L?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and fp L have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the fp L?

Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and fp L?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 541 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and fp L record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and fp L weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. fp L: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and fp L at $2,499. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,980 less.

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