DJI Osmo Pocket 4P goes official with dual cameras
DJI’s Dual-Camera Powerhouse: The Osmo Pocket 4P Is Officially Here
After a month of anticipation following its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, DJI has finally pulled the curtain back on the Osmo Pocket 4P in China. This isn’t just another incremental update; it’s a clear shot across the bow for the handheld gimbal market, combining high-end optics with the portability that made the original Pocket series a favorite for creators on the move.
The Battle of the Gimbals
The timing of this launch couldn’t be more interesting. The Osmo Pocket 4P enters the ring just as Insta360 announced its own dual-camera challenger, the Luna Ultra. But the rivalry goes beyond hardware specs—DJI and Insta360 are currently locked in a spicy legal battle over patent infringements. While the lawyers duke it out in court over 360-degree tech and gimbal patents, filmmakers are the real winners, getting access to some of the most advanced mobile gear we’ve ever seen.
Two Cameras, One Tiny Body
What really sets the Pocket 4P apart is its unique dual-lens configuration, designed to give you more versatility without needing to swap lenses. Here is the breakdown of what is under the hood:
- Main Camera: A massive 1-inch sensor featuring LOFIC technology, an f/2.0 aperture, and a 20mm equivalent focal length. This is built for those wide, cinematic shots with excellent dynamic range.
- Telephoto Camera: A 1/1.28-inch sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 60mm equivalent focal length. With 3x native optical zoom and up to 12x digital zoom, it is finally possible to get tight, high-quality shots without being right in your subject’s face.
Both cameras benefit from DJI’s legendary 3-axis mechanical stabilization and intelligent subject tracking, ensuring your footage stays buttery smooth even when the action gets intense.
Pro-Grade Video in Your Pocket
For those obsessed with image quality, the Osmo Pocket 4P does not disappoint. It records 4K video at 60fps for standard shooting, but if you love that crisp, cinematic slow-motion look, you can crank it up to 4K at 240fps. It also supports 10-bit D-Log2 color grading, giving editors plenty of room to play in post-production. On the photography side, you are looking at 37MP stills and a built-in Panorama mode for capturing sweeping landscapes.
Designed for the Real World
DJI clearly listened to user feedback regarding usability. The new 2-inch rotating touchscreen is a major highlight, hitting a peak brightness of 1,000 nits—meaning you can actually see what you are filming even in direct sunlight. The device weighs just 230g, making it light enough to disappear into a jacket pocket.
Storage and battery life also see big improvements. It comes with 103GB of internal storage (expandable to 1TB via microSD), and the 1,545mAh battery supports incredibly fast charging. We are talking 0 to 80% in just 18 minutes, with a full charge taking about half an hour. That is a total game-changer for vloggers who don’t want to be tethered to a power bank all day.
Pricing and Availability
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is currently available for pre-order in China, offered in Classic Black and a sleek Pearl White. The standard kit starts at CNY 3,799 (roughly $560), while the more robust Vlog kit is priced at CNY 4,299 (around $635). While we are still waiting for official global rollout dates, the specs alone suggest this will be the camera to beat for independent filmmakers this year.