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Osmo Pocket 4

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 price

Released Apr 2026

vs

Z CAM

E2-M4

Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jun 2023

Osmo Pocket 4 is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Sports & Action

Wins

5categories

E2-M4

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4 wins 3 categories·E2-M4 wins 2 categories
  • BE2-M4 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 10.28 MP)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • BE2-M4 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4E2-M4
Resolution37 MP10.28 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmMFT
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight190.5 g370 g
Battery-1 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 × 44 mm

190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

E2-M4

91 × 66 × 72 mm

370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4 is 58mm narrower and 28mm thinner than E2-M4 but it is also 78mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 4 is 180 g lighter than E2-M4.

Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 72mm E2-M4

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

E2-M4

91 × 66 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Pocket 4 top view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 44 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

E2-M4

91 × 72 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

E2-M4

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 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

E2-M4

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 4E2-M4
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    190.5 g vs 370 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

E2-M4

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds ZRAW, ProRes

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91, 66, 72

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

  • AA filter

    Only E2-M4 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only E2-M4 supports it

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

E2-M4

Pros

  • Tiny MFT cinema box
  • 4K 120p
  • ZRAW internal
  • Affordable cinema entry

Cons

  • No screen
  • MFT sensor
  • Manual focus workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4
E2-M4
Resolution
37 MP3.6× more
10.28 MP
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
Four Thirds CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Osmo Pocket 4
E2-M4
Aperture
f/2.0
Osmo Pocket 4
E2-M4
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Pocket 4
E2-M4
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
Osmo Pocket 4
E2-M4
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Osmo Pocket 4 or E2-M4?

E2-M4 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and E2-M4?

Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the E2-M4?

Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and E2-M4?

Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 180 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and E2-M4 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and E2-M4 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4: No. E2-M4: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $800 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 Z CAM press materials.