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
MAX2
True 8K 360 action camera with twist-and-go replaceable lenses, 29MP 360 photos, 4K100 spherical slo-mo, 10-bit GP-Log, six mics, and 5m waterproof rugged body.
$500
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Osmo Pocket 4P is 8 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
MAX2
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 lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BMAX2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 29 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 7 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
MAX2
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 9mm thinner than MAX2 but it is also 69mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter than MAX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 72mm MAX2
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
MAX2
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
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 29 MP — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
MAX2
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 MAX2 supports it
Eye AF
Only MAX2 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only MAX2 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MAX2 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
MAX2
Pros
- ✓True 8K 360 video (21% more pixels vs rivals)
- ✓Field-replaceable twist-on lenses
- ✓4K100 360 slo-mo + 5.6K60 360
- ✓10-bit GP-Log + 300Mbps (GoPro Labs)
- ✓4K60 single-lens + 180° HyperView POV
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing in Quik
- –$100 more than HERO13 Black
- –1/2.3-inch dual sensors
- –8K runtime shorter than 5.6K modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4P or MAX2?
MAX2 scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX2?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and MAX2 is 29 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX2 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while MAX2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX2?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and MAX2 weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX2 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. MAX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and MAX2 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. MAX2: Yes.
How much does the MAX2 cost?
MAX2 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.