DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Goes Official With Dual Cameras: A New Pocket Gimbal Built for Serious Creators

DJI has officially launched the Osmo Pocket 4P in China, marking a major step forward for its compact stabilized camera lineup. The announcement comes exactly one month after the device was introduced at the Cannes Film Festival, where its dual-camera design signaled that DJI was preparing to push pocket-sized video tools closer to professional filmmaking territory.

The Osmo Pocket 4P starts at CNY 3,799 for the standard kit and arrives with a hardware package clearly aimed at vloggers, independent filmmakers, travel creators, and solo shooters who want more focal-length flexibility without carrying a larger camera setup. Its biggest upgrade is immediately visible: two cameras mounted on a compact 3-axis gimbal, combining a large wide-angle main sensor with a dedicated telephoto camera.

That dual-camera system also places the Osmo Pocket 4P in direct competition with the recently announced Insta360 Luna Ultra, another dual-camera pocket gimbal. The rivalry is not limited to store shelves. DJI and Insta360 are also locked in a legal dispute, with DJI suing Insta360 over alleged patent infringement and Insta360 responding with a countersuit involving patents related to gimbal and 360-degree camera technologies.

A Dual-Camera Design Built Around Flexibility

The defining feature of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is its two-camera setup. For a pocket gimbal camera, that matters because it gives creators more framing options without requiring lens changes, external accessories, or a second device.

The main camera uses a 1-inch sensor with LOFIC technology, an f/2.0 aperture, and a 20mm equivalent focal length. In practical terms, this wide camera is designed for everyday creator work: handheld vlogs, walking shots, travel footage, behind-the-scenes clips, interviews in tight spaces, and establishing shots.

Alongside it is a telephoto camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, an f/1.8 aperture, and a 60mm equivalent focal length. This second camera gives the Osmo Pocket 4P a much tighter field of view, making it useful for close-ups, detail shots, portraits, product footage, and scenes where the user cannot physically move closer to the subject.

The telephoto lens supports 3x native optical zoom and up to 12x digital zoom. That gives the camera a level of compositional flexibility that previous single-camera pocket gimbals could not offer in the same way.

Why the Telephoto Camera Matters

For creators, the addition of a telephoto camera is not just a specification upgrade. It changes how a pocket camera can be used.

Traditional pocket gimbal cameras are often strongest for wide-angle content. They are excellent for stabilized walking footage, handheld travel videos, and talking-head vlogs. But wide lenses can feel limiting when creators want cinematic close-ups, compressed backgrounds, or tighter framing without cropping heavily into footage.

The Osmo Pocket 4P addresses that gap by giving users a dedicated 60mm equivalent telephoto option. A wide 20mm shot can capture the environment, while the 60mm lens can isolate a person, object, or detail. For independent filmmakers and mobile journalists, that means one small camera can produce a more varied sequence of shots.

This is especially important for solo creators, who often need to capture a complete visual story without a crew. The ability to move from wide establishing shots to tighter subject-focused footage in the same device could make the Osmo Pocket 4P more useful as a primary everyday video tool.

4K Video, 10-Bit Color, and High-Speed Slow Motion

Video performance is central to the Osmo Pocket 4P’s appeal. DJI’s new pocket gimbal camera can record video at up to 4K resolution at 60fps. For slow-motion footage, it can shoot up to 4K at 240fps.

That 4K 240fps slow-motion capability is one of the most attention-grabbing parts of the announcement. Slow motion at this level gives creators more room to capture action, movement, product shots, sports moments, travel sequences, and cinematic transitions while retaining high resolution.

The camera also supports 10-bit video recording and D-Log2 color. These features are important for users who want more control in post-production. A 10-bit workflow gives editors more color data to work with, while a log color profile is designed to preserve more tonal information for grading.

For casual users, these settings may not be essential. For creators who edit carefully, match footage from multiple cameras, or want a more cinematic look, 10-bit and D-Log2 support make the Osmo Pocket 4P more than a simple point-and-shoot vlogging camera.

Stabilization Remains at the Core

As with DJI’s earlier pocket cameras, stabilization remains one of the defining parts of the product. The Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, which helps keep footage smooth even when the user is walking, panning, or filming handheld.

Mechanical stabilization is different from purely electronic stabilization because it physically compensates for movement. For creators shooting while moving, that can result in more natural-looking footage with fewer digital artifacts.

The camera also includes intelligent subject tracking, allowing it to follow people or objects while maintaining framing. This is particularly useful for solo operators who may need to film themselves without someone behind the camera. It also helps with interviews, demonstrations, livestream-style content, and social video production.

Still Photography and Panorama Mode

Although the Osmo Pocket 4P is primarily positioned as a video tool, DJI has also equipped it with still photography capabilities. The camera can shoot 37MP still images and supports Panorama mode.

That makes it more versatile for travel creators, bloggers, and social media users who want both video and stills from the same compact device. Panorama mode gives users another option for landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, and wide scenic compositions.

The still-photo specifications do not turn the Osmo Pocket 4P into a replacement for a dedicated mirrorless camera, but they do make it a stronger all-in-one capture device for lightweight shooting.

A Brighter Rotating Display for Outdoor Use

The Osmo Pocket 4P includes a 2-inch rotating touchscreen display with up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. That display is important because pocket cameras often need to work in bright, unpredictable environments.

A brighter screen makes it easier to compose shots outdoors, monitor exposure, check focus, and use camera settings without relying on a connected phone. The rotating design also supports flexible shooting angles, including self-recording and vertical or horizontal framing.

For vloggers, this matters because the screen becomes the main control center. A pocket camera can have strong imaging hardware, but if the display is difficult to see in daylight, it becomes harder to use in the field. DJI appears to have addressed that practical concern with the 1,000-nit touchscreen.

Audio, Storage, and Connectivity

DJI has included 3 built-in microphones in the Osmo Pocket 4P. Built-in audio is rarely a full replacement for dedicated external microphones in professional productions, but multiple integrated microphones can improve convenience for casual filming, quick interviews, vlogs, and spontaneous content capture.

The camera also comes with 103GB of internal storage. That is a useful addition for creators who may forget a memory card or need backup space while filming. Storage can be expanded by up to 1TB via a microSD card, making the camera better suited for longer shooting sessions.

Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.4. These features should support faster wireless transfer, pairing with accessories, and integration with mobile workflows.

The camera weighs 230g, keeping it firmly in the portable category despite the addition of a dual-camera system. That weight is important because the appeal of the Osmo Pocket series has always been its ability to deliver stabilized footage from a device small enough to carry almost anywhere.

Battery and Fast Charging

The Osmo Pocket 4P is powered by a 1,545mAh battery with fast-charging support. DJI claims the camera can charge from 0 to 80% in around 18 minutes, while a full charge takes about 32 minutes.

Fast charging is a practical advantage for field production. Creators often shoot in short bursts throughout the day, and the ability to recover most of the battery in under 20 minutes could reduce downtime during travel, events, or location work.

Battery life remains one of the most important real-world factors for pocket cameras, especially when shooting high-resolution or high-frame-rate video. The fast-charging figures suggest DJI is trying to make the Osmo Pocket 4P easier to rely on during active shooting days.

Pricing and Availability

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is now available for pre-order in China. It comes in Classic Black and Pearl White color options.

The standard kit starts at CNY 3,799, approximately $560. The Osmo Pocket 4P Vlog kit is priced at CNY 4,299, approximately $635.

The pricing places the device in a premium creator-camera category but still below the cost of many larger camera bodies, lenses, and gimbal combinations. For creators who prioritize portability, stabilization, and fast setup, the value proposition will depend on how well the dual-camera system performs in real-world testing.

The Insta360 Luna Ultra Rivalry

The Osmo Pocket 4P arrives at a time when the dual-camera pocket gimbal segment is becoming more competitive. Its main rival is the Insta360 Luna Ultra, which also uses a dual-camera approach.

That competition is significant because both DJI and Insta360 have built strong reputations in creator-focused imaging. DJI is widely associated with drones, gimbals, and stabilized cameras, while Insta360 has become known for action cameras, 360-degree cameras, and compact creator tools.

The rivalry has now moved beyond product comparison. DJI has sued Insta360 over alleged patent infringement, while Insta360 has responded with a countersuit involving patents for gimbal and 360-degree camera technologies.

For consumers, the legal conflict may be less important than the products themselves. But for the industry, it shows how valuable this category has become. Pocket cameras are no longer just casual gadgets. They are part of a broader creator economy where compact tools can serve vloggers, filmmakers, journalists, educators, and businesses producing video at scale.

What the Osmo Pocket 4P Means for Creators

The launch of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P reflects a broader shift in camera technology. Creators increasingly want devices that are small, stabilized, connected, and capable of producing polished footage without complicated setups.

The Osmo Pocket 4P appears designed for that exact demand. Its dual-camera system gives users more framing options. Its 4K 240fps slow-motion support opens creative possibilities. Its 10-bit D-Log2 recording makes it more attractive for color grading. Its built-in storage, bright display, microphones, and fast charging make it more practical as a daily production tool.

For travel creators, the appeal is obvious: one compact camera for wide scenes, close-ups, stabilized walking shots, and slow-motion clips. For vloggers, the rotating screen and intelligent tracking could simplify solo production. For independent filmmakers, the combination of focal lengths and log recording may make it useful as a compact B-camera or lightweight documentary tool.

A Pocket Camera With Bigger Ambitions

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is not simply another small camera refresh. Its dual-camera system signals a more ambitious direction for pocket gimbals, where compact devices begin to offer focal-length flexibility that once required larger kits.

The product also arrives in a more competitive and legally complicated market. With Insta360 pushing its own dual-camera pocket gimbal and both companies challenging each other in court, this category could become one of the more closely watched areas in creator hardware.

For now, the Osmo Pocket 4P’s strongest claim is straightforward: it offers a 1-inch main camera, a dedicated 60mm telephoto lens, 3-axis mechanical stabilization, 4K 240fps slow motion, 10-bit D-Log2 video, 37MP stills, a bright rotating touchscreen, expandable storage, and fast charging in a 230g body.

That combination makes it one of DJI’s most capable pocket cameras yet. More importantly, it shows where compact creator tools are heading: smaller bodies, smarter stabilization, more lenses, better color workflows, and fewer compromises for people who want to shoot polished video anywhere.