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 priceReleased Apr 2026
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Osmo Pocket 4 is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Q3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs -1 shots)
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 743 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 37 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 97mm narrower and 48mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 64mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 553 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 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 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
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 4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
190.5 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Animal
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 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
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 4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 4 or Q3?
Q3 scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 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 4 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Q3?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Q3?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 553 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Q3 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Q3 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Q3 at $5,995. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $5,496 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.