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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Osmo Pocket 4 is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 599 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 20.4 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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 101mm narrower and 28mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 53mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 409 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 73mm OM-1 II
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
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 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
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 4: 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 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
190.5 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Resolution
37 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 80 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
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 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
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
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?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Osmo Pocket 4 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the OM-1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 409 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $1,900 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 OM System press materials.