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Osmo Pocket 4P

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.

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

vs

Insta360

GO 3

Thumb-sized magnetic POV camera with 2.7K30 video, 12MP photos, Action Pod flip-screen remote, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof 35g body.

$399

Launch price

Released Jun 2023

Osmo Pocket 4P is 3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

Osmo Pocket 4P

Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

GO 3

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4P wins 4 categories·GO 3 wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12 MP)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 580 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • BGO 3 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4PGO 3
Resolution37 MP12 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmMFT
ISO max25,60025,600
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight230 g580 g
Burst15 fps
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4P front view

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 160 × 63 mm

230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GO 3

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 9mm thinner than GO 3 but it is also 69mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter than GO 3.

Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 72mm GO 3

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4P

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

GO 3

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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 4PGO 3
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    230 g vs 580 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GO 3

  • 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 GO 3 supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only GO 3 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only GO 3 supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only GO 3 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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

GO 3

Pros

  • 35g magnetic thumb camera
  • Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
  • 170 min runtime with Action Pod
  • FlowState + Horizon Lock
  • IPX8 waterproof (camera body)

Cons

  • Max 2.7K30 (no 4K vs GO 3S)
  • Built-in storage only (32/64/128GB)
  • Tiny sensor limits low light
  • Superseded by GO 3S / GO Ultra

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4P
GO 3
Resolution
37 MP3.1× more
12 MP
Sensor type
Dual CMOS: 1-inch wide + 1/1.28-inch tele
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Osmo Pocket 4P
GO 3
Aperture
f/2.0 wide; f/1.8 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm wide; 60 mm tele
Osmo Pocket 4P
GO 3
Processor
Insta360 AI chip
Osmo Pocket 4P
GO 3
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
Osmo Pocket 4P
GO 3
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4P or GO 3?

GO 3 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 GO 3?

Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and GO 3 is 12 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and GO 3 have in-body image stabilization?

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

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and GO 3?

Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and GO 3 weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and GO 3 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. GO 3: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and GO 3 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4P: No. GO 3: Yes.

How much does the GO 3 cost?

GO 3 launched at $399.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.