DJI
Osmo Pocket 4P
Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.
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Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
GoPro
MAX
Dual-lens 360 camera with 5.6K30 spherical video, 16.6MP 360 photos, Max HyperSmooth, front-facing display for vlogging, and in-camera stitching to one microSD card.
$500
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Osmo Pocket 4P is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
MAX
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 580 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BMAX has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 × 63 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MAX
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 9mm thinner than MAX but it is also 69mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter than MAX.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 72mm MAX
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
MAX
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.9× 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 4P
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
230 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only MAX supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MAX supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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 4P
Pros
- ✓Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
- ✓4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
- ✓37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
- ✓103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed dual-lens system
- –Price not yet listed on DJI specs page
MAX
Pros
- ✓5.6K30 360 with in-camera stitch
- ✓Front display for vlogging
- ✓Max HyperSmooth + Horizon Lock
- ✓PowerPano 270° stills
- ✓Three cameras in one (360 / HERO / vlog)
Cons
- –Superseded by MAX2 (no 8K)
- –Single-lens capped at 1440p60
- –Lower resolution than Insta360 X4/X5
- –Discontinued — used market only
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4P or MAX?
MAX scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and MAX is 16.6 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while MAX has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and MAX weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. MAX: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. MAX: Yes.
How much does the MAX cost?
MAX launched at $500.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.