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
Panasonic
Lumix S5 IIX
Video-first full-frame body with internal ProRes and phase-detect AF.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Osmo Pocket 4P is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
Lumix S5 IIX
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 740 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BLumix S5 IIX has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 101mm narrower and 27mm thinner than Lumix S5 IIX but it is also 57mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 510 g lighter than Lumix S5 IIX.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 90mm Lumix S5 IIX
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S5 IIX
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× 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 740 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 IIX
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II, USB-SSD
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 180 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 IIX supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 IIX supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
Lumix S5 IIX
Pros
- ✓Internal Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording
- ✓First Lumix with phase-detect AF
- ✓6K open gate video (3:2 full-sensor)
- ✓4K 120p slow-motion
Cons
- –24.2MP limits still resolution vs. A7 IV
- –AF still trails Canon/Sony in tracking speed
- –Large body for 24MP
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
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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 Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix S5 IIX scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and Lumix S5 IIX is 24.2 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Lumix S5 IIX has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and Lumix S5 IIX weighs 740 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 510 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 IIX: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and Lumix S5 IIX weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. Lumix S5 IIX: Yes.
How much does the Lumix S5 IIX cost?
Lumix S5 IIX launched at $2,199.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Panasonic press materials.