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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

Nikon

Z5

Entry full-frame Z with dual slots and IBIS.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Jul 2020

Osmo Pocket 4P is 5.9 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

Osmo Pocket 4P

Sports & Action

Wins

2categories

Z5

TravelPortrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4P wins 4 categories·Z5 wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 590 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • BZ5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4PZ5
Resolution37 MP24.3 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max25,60051,200
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNo5-stop
Weight230 g590 g
Burst4.5 fps
Battery470 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

Z5

134 × 101 × 70 mm

590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Z5 but it is also 59mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 4P is 360 g lighter than Z5.

Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 70mm Z5

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4P

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Z5

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Osmo Pocket 4P: mount data unavailable

Z5

✓ more lenses

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 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 4PZ5
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ 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

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    230 g vs 590 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Z5

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264/AVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • AA filter

    Only Z5 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only Z5 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Z5 supports it

Both cameras share

  • 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

Z5

Pros

  • Dual slots at entry price
  • IBIS
  • Full-frame

Cons

  • Older AF
  • 4K crop
  • Slow burst

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4P
Z5
Resolution
37 MP+52%
24.3 MP
Sensor type
Dual CMOS: 1-inch wide + 1/1.28-inch tele
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Osmo Pocket 4P
Z5
Aperture
f/2.0 wide; f/1.8 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm wide; 60 mm tele
Osmo Pocket 4P
Z5
Processor
EXPEED 6
Osmo Pocket 4P
Z5
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
Osmo Pocket 4P
Z5
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 4P or Z5?

Z5 scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 24.3MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z5?

Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and Z5 is 24.3 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z5 have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Z5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z5?

Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and Z5 weighs 590 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 360 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z5 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. Z5: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and Z5 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4P: No. Z5: Yes.

How much does the Z5 cost?

Z5 launched at $1,399.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.