DJI has officially launched its latest pocket cinematic camera, the Osmo Pocket 4P, in China after teasers. The newly introduced device integrates a dual-main-camera system into a compact form factor, pairing a 1-inch wide-angle lens with a highly capable mid-telephoto lens. This hardware combination aims to bring capabilities historically reserved for professional imaging equipment down to a highly portable consumer device.
Dual-Main-Camera Architecture and Optical Specifications
The primary upgrade in the Osmo Pocket 4P is its dual-sensor configuration, engineered to handle both expansive environmental shots and detailed close-ups within a single device. The physical camera payload houses two distinct sensor assemblies:
- 1-Inch Wide-Angle Camera: Features a 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 20mm equivalent focal length and an f/2.0 aperture. Utilizing Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) technology, this sensor achieves up to 17 stops of dynamic range to retain highlight and shadow details in high-contrast environments. Focuses from 0.2 meters to infinity.
- 60mm Mid-Telephoto Lens: Powered by a large 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor with a 60mm equivalent focal length and an f/1.8 aperture. It natively offers 3x optical alignment and up to 12x digital zoom, tailored for natural optical bokeh and layered portrait photography. Focuses from 0.3 meters to infinity.
Sensor and Lens Technical Matrix
| Parameter | Wide-Angle Lens | Medium Telephoto Lens |
| Image Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 1/1.28-inch CMOS |
| Focal Length (Equiv.) | 20 mm | 60 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.8 |
| Focusing Range | 0.2 m to ∞ | 0.3 m to ∞ |
| Standard ISO Range | Photo/Video: 100 to 25600 | Photo/Video: 50 to 12800 |
| Low-Light Video ISO | 100 to 51200 | 50 to 25600 |
| Slow Motion ISO | 100 to 25600 | 50 to 12800 |
| Electronic Shutter |
1/16000 sec to 4 sec (Photo) 1/16000 sec to frame limit (Auto Video) |
1/16000 sec to 4 sec (Photo) 1/16000 sec to frame limit (Auto Video) |
Recording Performance and Image Quality
The Osmo Pocket 4P inherits professional color science and processing technologies from DJI’s Ronin series, supporting an advanced D-Log 2 color mode and 10-bit color depth to record over 1 billion colors.
Digital Zoom Logic
Digital zoom varies depending on target output mode. For standard photography, live photos, and video recording (1080p, 3K, 4K), it supports up to 12x digital magnification. Low-light video, slow motion, and time-lapse photography do not support variable digital zoom, locking performance instead to 1x and 3x fixed optical focal steps.
Stabilization, Tracking, and Motion Control
The physical chassis incorporates an advanced 3-axis mechanical gimbal coupled with Smart Follow 8.0 technology, allowing full focal length tracking even at 12x zoom.
- Controllable Rotation Range: Translation (Pan): -235° to 58°; Pitch (Tilt): -125° to 58°; Roll: -45° to 45°.
- Structural Mechanical Boundaries: Translation: -240° to 90°; Pitch: -130° to 90°; Roll: -85° to 62°.
- Operational Precision: Features a maximum control speed of 180.0°/second and a jitter suppression index of ±0.005∘.
Creative Modes
The tracking firmware facilitates automated time-lapse captures across three distinct operating modes:
- Motion Delay: 4K/1080p at 25/30fps with intervals up to ×30 speed.
- Static Delay: 4K/3K/1080p with shooting intervals ranging from 0.5 to 60 seconds and durations up to infinity ($\infty$).
- Trajectory Delay (Motionlapse): Supports up to 4 pre-set framing coordinates for dynamic paths.
Hardware Architecture and Connectivity
The camera includes a built-in 2.0-inch touchscreen display boasting a high resolution of 556 × 314 and an outdoor-viewable brightness rating of 1000 nits. Audio capture is managed by a triple-microphone array outputting 48 kHz, 16-bit AAC audio.
Storage and Ecosystem Management
Data can be recorded straight onto the internal 103GB high-speed memory block, bypassing the immediate requirement for flash media. Storage expansion is available through a dedicated microSD card slot supporting up to 1TB capacities via the exFAT file system. High-speed file offloading utilizes the USB 3.1 protocol, which pushes wired data transfer rates up to 800MB/s.
Power and Charging Metrics
The device runs on an integrated Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) power cell characterized by the following parameters:
- Capacity: 1545 mAh (11.95 Wh at a nominal voltage of 7.74 V).
- Total Runtime: Up to 210 minutes (tested at 25°C ambient temperature, capturing 1080p/24fps 16:9 video, with Wi-Fi and the built-in screen disabled).
- Charging Curve: Achieves an 80% charge threshold in 18 minutes, and climbs to 100% capacity in 32 minutes (utilizing an optional DJI 65W portable charger).
Wireless Communications
Dual-band Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) operate across 2.4 GHz, 5.1 GHz, and 5.8 GHz frequency ranges to provide real-time Wi-Fi live streaming, UVC webcam output, and app connectivity. Peripherals interact natively via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.4) and standard BR/EDR data streams.
Availability and Pricing
The Osmo Pocket 4P is available for pre-order starting today through DJI’s official online shopfront, major e-commerce platforms, and authorized offline retail locations in both standard Black and a new Pearl White color variant.
- Standard Bundle (3,799 yuan (USD 562 / Rs. 53,225 approx.)): Includes the Osmo Pocket 4P main unit, a flash attachment, a 1/4” threaded grip component, a protective carrying case, and a USB-C to USB-C PD fast charging cable (USB 3.1).
- Vlog Kit (4,299 yuan (USD 635 / Rs. 60,220 approx.)): Includes the Osmo Pocket 4P main unit, a DJI Mic Mini 2 transmitter, a dedicated fill light module, a viewfinder remote control device, a mini tripod attachment, a 1/4” threaded handle accessory, a dedicated carrying case, and a matching portable storage pouch.