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
Pentax
K-1
Original 36MP full-frame Pentax DSLR with 5-axis SR, AA filter simulator, and weather sealing.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Osmo Pocket 4P is 10.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
K-1
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 1010 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BK-1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5 stops)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Max video bit rate (180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
K-1
137 × 111 × 87 mm
1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 104mm narrower and 23mm thinner than K-1 but it is also 49mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 780 g lighter than K-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 87mm K-1
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
K-1
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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
K-1
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
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
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 1010 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 36.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137, 110.5, 86.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only K-1 supports it
Eye AF
Only K-1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only K-1 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only K-1 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
K-1
Pros
- ✓36MP full-frame
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Slow AF vs mirrorless
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by K-1 II
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4P and K-1 at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
Pentax K-1
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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 K-1?
K-1 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 K-1?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and K-1 is 36.4 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and K-1 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while K-1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and K-1?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and K-1 weighs 1010 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 780 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and K-1 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. K-1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and K-1 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. K-1: Yes.
How much does the K-1 cost?
K-1 launched at $1,799.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Pentax press materials.