DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Launched With Dual Cameras and 4K Support

DJI has released the Osmo Pocket 4P in China with a retail price of $560, introducing a dual-camera system to its handheld gimbal line. According to GSM Arena, the device distinguishes itself from the standard Osmo Pocket 4 by adding a telephoto lens to the existing 1-inch wide-angle main camera, targeting creators who require optical zoom in a compact form factor.

Why does the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P use a dual-camera system?

The Osmo Pocket 4P incorporates a second camera to eliminate the quality loss associated with digital cropping. According to DJI specifications reported by GSM Arena, the device pairs a 1-inch main sensor (f/2.0 aperture) with a 1/1.28-inch telephoto sensor (f/1.8 aperture).

This secondary lens provides 3x optical zoom and up to 12x digital zoom. By utilizing a physical zoom lens rather than software enlargement, the camera maintains image sharpness and detail at greater distances.

How do the Pocket 4P specs compare to standard vlogging gear?

The Pocket 4P moves beyond basic consumer specs by offering 10-bit recording and D-Log2 support. GSM Arena reports that the camera can capture 4K video at up to 240 fps, allowing for high-resolution slow-motion footage that typically requires larger cinema cameras.

For still photography, the device captures 37-megapixel images. It also features a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, ensuring visibility in direct sunlight—a common failure point for smaller handheld monitors.

What happens to the handheld camera market with these specs?

The inclusion of a 1/1.28-inch telephoto sensor suggests a shift toward “hybrid” pocket cameras. Previously, users had to choose between the portability of a gimbal camera and the versatility of a zoom lens. The Pocket 4P bridges this gap.

This development puts pressure on smartphone manufacturers. While many phones offer “periscope” zooms, they lack the mechanical 3-axis stabilization found in the Pocket 4P. A 230-gram device that combines optical zoom with hardware stabilization reduces the need for external gimbals for mobile journalists.

The integration of dual-channel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.4 further indicates a trend toward faster wireless offloading of 10-bit files, which are significantly larger than standard 8-bit files.

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