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
Panasonic
Lumix FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
Osmo Pocket 4 is 10.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Lumix FZ300
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 20 frames)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 691 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BLumix FZ300 has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 144 × 34 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 87mm narrower and 84mm thinner than Lumix FZ300 but it is also 53mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 501 g lighter than Lumix FZ300.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 117mm Lumix FZ300
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 144 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix FZ300
132 × 117 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
4.1× 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
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 44.4, 144.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Weight
190.5 g vs 691 g — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Eye AF
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Animal
Weather sealing
Only Lumix FZ300 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
Lumix FZ300
Pros
- ✓Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
- ✓Weather resistant
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –12MP
- –Bridge-camera bulk
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4 or Lumix FZ300?
Lumix FZ300 scores 5.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 60fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix FZ300?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix FZ300?
Osmo Pocket 4 does not have IBIS, while Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Lumix FZ300?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix FZ300?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 501 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Lumix FZ300: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $100 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 Panasonic press materials.