DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: what the reviews say, and is it better than an action camera?

Key figures

Launch details

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, and it went on sale worldwide on 30 July, with the first reviews published the same day. TechRadar lists it at £529 (Standard) or £605 (Vlog Combo) in the UK, and AU$959 or AU$1,099 in Australia; Engadget gives €599 in Europe, €100 more than the single-lens Pocket 4. It is not officially sold in the US. Engadget estimates that importing one brings the effective cost closer to $1,000, while Digital Camera World shows US retailer listings from about $646, so US prices vary widely.

The main camera has a 20mm f/2.0 lens and a 1-inch sensor; the second has a 60mm f/1.8 lens and a 1/1.28-inch sensor, giving a 3x optical zoom. It records 4K video at up to 240fps and 37MP photos, and supports 10-bit D-Log 2. It weighs 230g and has a 2-inch rotating touchscreen. Storage is 103GB according to Engadget, Digital Camera World and PetaPixel, but TechRadar quotes 107GB.

What reviewers agree on

• Image quality: TechRadar describes "majorly attractive 4K footage", and Digital Camera World praises the colour science of both cameras.
• Dynamic range: Engadget calls it class-leading, and PetaPixel finds it "incredibly impressive" on the main camera.
• The telephoto lens: the 60mm camera gives a second look, useful for portraits and tighter shots, and is the main reason to choose the 4P over the Pocket 4.
• Stabilisation and tracking: TechRadar, PetaPixel and Digital Camera World all praise the gimbal and the subject tracking.
• Battery and charging: Engadget reached 200 to 220 minutes in real use, about an hour more than a GoPro Hero 13 in comparable use, and charged to 50% in about ten minutes.

Where it falls short

• Log limits: in D-Log 2, zoom and slow motion are unavailable and ISO is capped at 3,200 (Engadget, PetaPixel).
• Controls: zooming with the joystick is fiddly, and Engadget saw colour and exposure shifts when switching lenses. Zebras are missing, and PetaPixel notes the histogram is only in the app.
• Design: TechRadar finds it top-heavy and says it gets warm in demanding modes, without shutting down. There was no protective case at launch, and Digital Camera World notes there is no tripod thread on the body.

Pocket 4P or an action camera?

The Pocket 4P and action cameras like DJI's own Osmo Action 6 are built for different jobs. Digital Camera World puts it simply: the Pocket specialises in stabilised handheld filming, not rugged mounting. The table compares it with the Osmo Action 6 as reviewed by Amateur Photographer.

• Choose an action camera if you film in water, rain or snow, mount the camera on a helmet, bike or board, or expect knocks. Amateur Photographer says the Osmo Action 6 can handle "a beating, a soaking and a hosing". The Pocket 4P relies on a moving gimbal, and DJI offered no protective case for it at launch.
• Choose the Pocket 4P for vlogging, travel, interviews and handheld shots, where its larger main sensor, telephoto lens, gimbal and tracking make a visible difference.

Scores: 9/10 from Engadget.

Verdict

Reviewers rate the Pocket 4P as the best pocket gimbal camera available. TechRadar calls it "a triumph", and PetaPixel says its image quality makes it "absolutely worth keeping in your pocket". If you do not need the telephoto camera, the cheaper Pocket 4 remains a good choice. If you film sports or in water, an action camera is the safer buy. US buyers face the extra problem of importing it at an uncertain price. For better sound, it works with DJI's microphones, such as the Mic Mini 2S, and for full 360 capture see our Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6 comparison.

This article analyses reviews published by other outlets, in our own words. RealDigitalTech did not test the Osmo Pocket 4P itself.