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 S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Osmo Pocket 4 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 740 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
144 × 44 × 34 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 58mm shorter and 57mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 10mm wider.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 550 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
144 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
144 × 34 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× 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 144.2, 44.4, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
190.5 g vs 740 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV, MP4
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Animal, Car…
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 4 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 550 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Osmo Pocket 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $1,500 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.