DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Review - Is this the ultimate portable content creation camera?
Is the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P the ultimate portable content creation camera? We even tested its dual lenses, battery, 4K video, and thermals.
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P with its dual-camera gimbal |
For vloggers, travel creators, and solo filmmakers, carrying a heavy mirrorless rig and bulky multi-lens gimbal is a hassle. DJI changed the game with its Pocket 3, and now we look at its successor, which brings a true dual-lens system, an upgraded sensor, and faster internal storage.
Is this the ultimate pocket camera you should buy?
In the Philippines, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P starts at PHP 37,790 for the Standard combo.
Unboxing/Accessories
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Creator Combo's packaging |
The new DJI Pocket 4P comes in a white box with a product render, regulatory information, and key features printed around it.
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Creator Combo's insane box inclusions |
Inside the box are the durable, water-resistant fabric case, DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Handle extension with a 1/4-inch tripod thread, Mini tripod feet, Magnetic Snap-on fill light with adjustable color temperature, DJI Mic Mini 2 Wireless transmitter microphone with a clip-on magnet and windscreen, USB-C to USB-C PD fast-charging and data cable, Osmo FrameTap, Osmo FrameTap Magnetic charging cable, DJI Mic Mini 2 Transmitter magnetic charging cable wrist lanyard, DJI Mic Mini 2 Magnetic Front cover (white and black), two wrist straps, and documentation.
The creator combo includes one of the most generous accessory bundles we've ever seen. It is truly an incredible value on its own.
Build/Design
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P and Pocket 3 side-by-side (front and rear sides) |
The Osmo Pocket 4P measures 159.5 x 63.3 x 33.5mm and weighs 230 grams. The main outer shell is made of high-grade polycarbonate and ABS. The rear handgrip area is made of textured, rubberized TPU molded over the frame. DJI used hardened optical glass for the lenses, and inside is an aluminum and magnesium heatsink designed to draw heat away from the sensor and image processor and dissipate the heat through the outer frame.
In hand, the device feels dense, rugged, and well-constructed while surprisingly lightweight at 230 grams. Even with the dual-sensor camera, it never felt top-heavy.
In front are the rotatable screen, 5D-joystick, and record button. Under the rotating screen are the quick zoom and C buttons.
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On top is the gimbal head, while at the bottom are the USB-C port and serial number.
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On the left side is a microphone port, the Pocket 4P branding, and a microSD card slot, while on the right is the second microphone port and the wrist strap holes.
Display
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P's rotatable touch screen |
In front is the 2-inch rotatable OLED touchscreen with a 1,000-nit peak brightness. It is bright enough to be readable under direct sunlight, making it easier to frame your shots. The colors pop, the text is crisp, and the touch response is quick and accurate. Navigating through the UI is fluid, too.
The screen's rotating mechanism has just enough resistance to hold its position and prevent accidental orientation switches. We hope that DJI eventually adds a manual locking mechanism for extra security.
Cameras
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| DJI Osmo Pocket 4P's dual camera set-up |
The camera setup features a 20mm equivalent f/2.0 main camera with a 1-inch CMOS sensor with LOFIC technology and a 60mm equivalent f/1.8 telephoto camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor.
This combination enables the Pocket 4P to capture 37MP Super Photo mode stills, 4K video at up to 240fps, 10-bit D-Log 2 video recording, and ActiveTrack 8.0 subject tracking.
The standout upgrade is the new 60mm-equivalent 3x telephoto camera. This secondary focal length provides natural subject separation and compressed depth of field for portraits, talking head shots, and close-up shots that were impossible with the single wide-angle pocket camera.
Equally significant is the primary 20mm equivalent main camera's 1-inch CMOS sensor with LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) Technology, paired with DJI's next-gen image processor. This hardware setup eliminates harsh highlight blowout issues in high-contrast outdoor scenes.
Real-world footage from the camera is impressive. The SOOC Normal profile produces footage with a bright, punchy, and instantly usable image with lively colors and natural skin tones. However, there is some noticeable digital sharpening, and color grading flexibility in post is noticeably limited. It is more than sufficient for everyday creators.
For professionals, the 10-bit D-Log 2 files are incredible. DJI advertises 17 stops of dynamic range, and surprisingly, we were getting consistently usable dynamic range that averages from 13 to 15 stops. Highlights in bright skies and light sources resist blowing out, and shadow detail can be lifted cleanly in post without noise breakdown. Stills captured in 37MP RAW (.DNG) offer equal flexibility, allowing smooth recovery of highlights, white balance tweaks, and shadow adjustments.
Our major concern is that D-Log 2 is exclusive to the main camera. If you want expanded dynamic range with the 60mm optical telephoto camera's footage, you will need to use D-Log.
The Still RAW files come in 37MP DNG files and offer similar flexibility in letting users recover highlights, tweak white balance, and adjust contrast smoothly.
Performance
Below is a full-length Instagram Reel recorded with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P and the included DJI Mic Mini 2.
Powering the Osmo Pocket 4P is a next-generation vision processor, backed by ~103GB of high-speed internal storage (128GB total), high-bandwidth USB 3.1 wired transfers (up to 800 MB/s), fast charging, 3-axis mechanical stabilization, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
When pushed to its absolute limits, recording continuous 4K at 240fps or 4K at 60fps in 10-bit D-Log 2 at maximum bitrate, the Pocket 4P delivers reassuring operational stability. The body utilizes an internal magnesium-aluminum heat sink that draws thermal load away from the processor. In indoor room-temperature stress tests, it records continuously past the 50-minute mark without hitting thermal shutdown warnings. Under direct tropical heat and Philippine humidity, the camera housing gets warm to the touch, but the UI remains completely responsive with zero frames dropping.
A key and smart safety feature is automatic file splitting during long takes, which prevents lost frames at file seams. If the battery dies mid-take, continuous firmware caching protects the footage from corruption.
The built-in 3-microphone array supports omnidirectional and directional switching and intelligent wind noise reduction. This system delivers surprisingly impressive spatial audio. In controlled, quiet environments or quiet indoor rooms, voice clarity is crisp and natural enough. However, it behaves like an ambient microphone, and it sometimes picks up subtle handling noise and wind noise despite software reduction algorithms.
Pairing the DJI Mic Mini 2 transmitter via OsmoAudio wireless pairing significantly improves sound quality thanks to dedicated voice isolation. Its sound profile is clean, with solid midrange vocal clarity and surprisingly effective Two-Level Noise Cancellation for noisy environments. Its Automatic Limiting handles sudden volume spikes to prevent digital clipping.
However, the Mic Mini 2 lacks internal backup recording and 32-bit float. This means it is the best for a run-and-gun setup for casual creators and street interviews who value weight and discretion over safety backups.
The onboard 1,545mAh battery provides a reliable runtime of 100 to 120 minutes of continuous video recording at 4K at 30fps. Dropping the resolution or shooting short narrative takes stretches the battery life even further.
The Osmo Pocket 4P supports 30W+ USB-C Power Delivery via USB-C. DJI advertises that it charges from 0 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, with a full 100 percent charge completed in 32 minutes. In our experience, this is true. We would constantly be surprised at how fast it charges, too.
It connects to other devices via USB-C 3.1, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2.
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| Osmo FrameTap with Osmo Pocket 4P |
For solo creators, framing shots from a distance is now made even easier with the new Osmo FrameTap. It serves both as a remote controller and a remote viewfinder through its screen. It connects via an optimized ultra-low-latency 2.4GHz direct connection with the Osmo Pocket 4P at up to 15 meters away.
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| DJI Osmo FrameTap |
DJI advertises 60fps previews with minimal input lag of roughly 30ms. This means panning the camera remotely or monitoring moving subjects should feel fluid and immediate. In our experience, the footage was smooth at 60fps, and the remote controls do feel instantaneous, but it is slightly slower than controlling the joystick and buttons on the camera itself. It is noticeable only if you are looking for it.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Key Specs
- 20mm equivalent main camera with 1-inch CMOS sensor with LOFIC
- 60mm equivalent 3x optical telephoto camera with 1/1.28-inch sensor
- Next-generation vision processor with dedicated AI processing unit
- 3-Axis mechanical gimbal
- 2-inch Rotatable OLED touch screen with 1,000 nits peak brightness
- 17-stop dynamic range via 10-bit D-Log 2
- Up to 4K at 240fps video recording
- 37MP Super Photo (RAW DNG support)
- Built-in 3-microphone array with ambient spatial recording
- OsmoAudio support for direct pairing with DJI Mic Mini 2
- 103GB internal storage with microSD card expansion
- 1,545mAh battery with 30W+ PD fast charging (0-80 percent in 18 minutes)
- USB-C 3.1, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- 159.5 x 63.3 x 33.5mm
- 230 grams
Pros: Dual-lens system, impressive dynamic range via 10-bit D-Log 2, 103GB high-speed internal storage, microSD card expansion, Fast and reliable ActiveTrack subject tracking, Osmo FrameTap makes solo recording easier, priced competitively
Cons: Digital Zoom quality gets mushy when pushed, D-Log 2 is only available on the main camera, Extended Battery handle sold separately (unlike previous generation)
Verdict
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P sets a high bar for portable filmmaking. Its dual-camera setup delivers flexible framing, while the LOFIC-equipped primary sensor captures impressive 14–15 usable stops of dynamic range in 10-bit D-Log 2. The generous ~103GB internal NVMe-like storage, 800 MB/s USB 3.1 transfers, and 18-minute fast charging address key operational pain points. Accessories like the Osmo FrameTap remote and DJI Mic Mini 2 make solo workflows seamless, complemented by 100% recyclable packaging.
However, we find the 60mm telephoto lens lacks LOFIC and D-Log 2 support, forcing extra color matching in pos limiting. Additionally, digital zoom past optical limits loses fine detail, the display can wash out in harsh midday sun, the built-in 3-mic array is prone to wind noise, and the extended battery handle is sold separately.
Despite minor trade-offs, the Pocket 4P is a complete mobile studio in a palm-sized package. It is ideal for solo vloggers, travel content creators, and event videographers who require a reliable B-camera that sets up in seconds. If you shoot run-and-gun interviews or need cinematic 3-axis stabilization without lugging around heavy mirrorless bodies and bulky gimbals, the Creator Combo offers incredible utility. While casual shooters might find the base model sufficient, serious creators who value flexible dual focal lengths, clean audio, and effortless remote framing will get the most out of this versatile system. It earns a solid recommendation as one of the best pocket-sized production tools available.
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