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 ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Osmo Pocket 4 is 7.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Lumix ZS80
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS80 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (380 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 10 frames)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 79mm narrower than Lumix ZS80 but it is also 75mm taller and 3mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 138 g lighter than Lumix ZS80.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 42mm Lumix ZS80
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 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
Lumix ZS80
112 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix ZS80
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 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
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
Lumix ZS80
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Eye AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix ZS80 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Animal
Codecs
Adds MP4
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
Lumix ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix ZS80 at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4
Panasonic Lumix ZS80
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or Lumix ZS80?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix ZS80 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix ZS80?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 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 ZS80?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Lumix ZS80?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix ZS80?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 138 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Lumix ZS80: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the Lumix ZS80 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The Lumix ZS80 is $50 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.