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Osmo Pocket 4

DJI

Osmo Pocket 4

Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.

$499

Launch price

Released Apr 2026

vs
D-Lux 8

Leica

D-Lux 8

Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.

$1,595

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

Osmo Pocket 4 is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Sports & Action

Wins

3categories

D-Lux 8

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4 wins 4 categories·D-Lux 8 wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 17 MP)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 397 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • BD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4D-Lux 8
Resolution37 MP17 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmMFT
ISO max12,80025,000
Burst20 fps40 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight190.5 g397 g
Battery-1 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

144 × 44 × 34 mm

190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

D-Lux 8 front view

D-Lux 8

130 × 69 × 62 mm

397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4 is 25mm shorter and 29mm thinner than D-Lux 8 but it is also 14mm wider.

Osmo Pocket 4 is 207 g lighter than D-Lux 8.

Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 62mm D-Lux 8

Back view, to scale

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

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

144 × 44 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D-Lux 8 back view

D-Lux 8

130 × 69 mm

Top view, to scale

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

Osmo Pocket 4 top view

Osmo Pocket 4

144 × 34 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

D-Lux 8 top view

D-Lux 8

130 × 62 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

D-Lux 8

17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

225 mm² area

1.9× 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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 4D-Lux 8
Portrait
2.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 144.2, 44.4, 33.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    190.5 g vs 397 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

D-Lux 8

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130, 69, 62

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Eye AF

    Only D-Lux 8 supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Eye

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • ISO max (native)

    25,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Pocket 4

Pros

  • 4K/240fps slow-motion
  • 14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
  • 107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
  • 240-min battery life

Cons

  • No US official sale (FCC pending)
  • No weathersealing
  • Fixed lens

D-Lux 8

Pros

  • 4/3 sensor compact
  • 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
  • OLED EVF
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Fixed zoom lens
  • No weather sealing
  • Premium compact price

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4
D-Lux 8
Resolution
37 MP2.2× more
17 MP
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
4/3" CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
Osmo Pocket 4
D-Lux 8
Aperture
f/2.0
f/1.7-2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-75 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
D-Lux 8
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Pocket 4
D-Lux 8
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,000+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
25,000
Osmo Pocket 4
D-Lux 8
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical central shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 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 4 or D-Lux 8?

Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and D-Lux 8?

Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and D-Lux 8?

Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the D-Lux 8?

Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and D-Lux 8?

Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 207 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4: No. D-Lux 8: No.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $1,096 less.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI and Leica press materials.