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
JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
Osmo Pocket 4P is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
GY-HC500U
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 9.35 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 580 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BGY-HC500U has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- 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
GY-HC500U
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 9mm thinner than GY-HC500U but it is also 69mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter than GY-HC500U.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 72mm GY-HC500U
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
GY-HC500U
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
Resolution
37 MP vs 9.35 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 7 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GY-HC500U
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 GY-HC500U supports it
Eye AF
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GY-HC500U 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
GY-HC500U
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- –SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- –Premium over GY-HM250
- –9.35MP effective sensor
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4P and GY-HC500U at major authorized retailers.
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 GY-HC500U?
GY-HC500U 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 GY-HC500U?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and GY-HC500U is 9.35 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and GY-HC500U have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GY-HC500U has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and GY-HC500U?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and GY-HC500U weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 350 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and GY-HC500U record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. GY-HC500U: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and GY-HC500U weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. GY-HC500U: Yes.
How much does the GY-HC500U cost?
GY-HC500U launched at $3,395.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and JVC press materials.