Flexibility worth the trade-off of weight and cost
In the summer of 2026, DJI quietly redrew the boundaries of what a pocket-sized camera can hold — not just optically, but philosophically. The Osmo Pocket 4P arrives as the company's first dual-lens gimbal, a device that asks whether the creative compromise between wide and telephoto perspectives need exist at all. It is a small machine carrying a large argument: that the friction between vision and execution should shrink until it nearly disappears.
- Content creators have long been forced to choose between focal lengths or carry multiple devices — DJI is now betting that choice itself is the problem worth solving.
- The dual-lens design, pairing a 20mm wide-angle with a 60mm telephoto on a single pocket gimbal, compresses what once required a bag full of gear into one hand-held form.
- With 4K at 240 frames per second, ActiveTrack 8 subject-locking, and gesture-triggered recording, the camera pushes toward a future where the operator's physical presence becomes optional.
- An 18-minute charge to 80 percent and 800 MB/s transfer speeds signal that the bottleneck DJI is targeting is not just image quality — it is the entire production clock.
- The device lands in a market that will now decide whether dual-lens pocket cameras become the new standard or a premium curiosity for a narrower audience willing to pay for the added capability.
DJI has released the Osmo Pocket 4P, the company's first pocket gimbal to house two distinct lenses in a single handheld device. One lens covers a 20mm wide-angle perspective at f/2; the other offers a 60mm medium-telephoto at f/1.8 with 3x optical zoom, extendable to 12x digitally. Both draw from a 1-inch CMOS sensor, giving creators the ability to shift between landscape and portrait compositions without changing equipment.
The wide-angle camera can record at 4K resolution and 240 frames per second, enabling smooth slow-motion footage. DJI has incorporated LOFIC technology for high-contrast scenes, up to 17 stops of dynamic range, and 10-bit D-Log M color recording for extensive post-production grading. Still photography reaches 37 megapixels, and a 4K Live Photo mode saves a short video clip alongside each image.
The camera's convenience features are as notable as its optics. A 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilizes all footage, while ActiveTrack 8 automatically locks onto and follows people, animals, and vehicles. Gesture controls — a raised palm or a V-sign — can start recording or activate tracking without touching the device. Rotating the screen powers the camera on and begins recording immediately, collapsing the startup process into a single motion.
On the practical side, the battery charges to 80 percent in roughly 18 minutes and sustains up to 210 minutes of use. Data transfers over USB 3.1 at up to 800 MB/s, moving large video files quickly. The camera is available now in Classic Black and Pearl White through DJI's store and authorized retailers, with an ecosystem of accessories — fill lights, filters, microphones, and handles — available bundled or separately.
The Osmo Pocket 4P represents a deliberate departure from DJI's previous single-lens pocket cameras. Rather than optimizing for one focal length, the company has chosen to eliminate the choice entirely — a bet that the market will reward versatility over simplicity, and that creators would rather carry one capable device than two specialized ones.
DJI has released the Osmo Pocket 4P, a pocket-sized gimbal camera that marks the company's first attempt at fitting two distinct lenses into a device small enough to hold in your hand. The camera pairs a wide-angle lens with a 20mm equivalent focal length and f/2 aperture alongside a medium-telephoto lens set at 60mm equivalent with an f/1.8 aperture. Both lenses sit atop a 1-inch CMOS sensor in the wide-angle module, designed to give creators the flexibility to shoot landscape and portrait compositions without swapping equipment.
The headline capability is the wide-angle camera's ability to record video at 4K resolution at 240 frames per second—a frame rate that enables smooth slow-motion playback at standard speeds. DJI has built in LOFIC technology to maintain detail in high-contrast scenes, and the entire system supports up to 17 stops of dynamic range. For color work, the camera records in 10-bit D-Log M, a color profile that preserves information in the shadows and highlights for extensive grading in post-production. The telephoto lens, meanwhile, offers 3x optical zoom and extends to 12x when using digital zoom.
Beyond raw recording specs, the Osmo Pocket 4P introduces a suite of tracking and convenience features. A 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilizes footage, while ActiveTrack 8 can lock onto and follow people, vehicles, and pets automatically. An auto-framing mode keeps multiple subjects centered without manual adjustment. The device responds to hand gestures—a palm or V-sign can trigger recording or activate tracking, letting creators operate the camera without touching it. Rotating the screen powers the device on and immediately begins recording, collapsing the startup sequence into a single motion.
The camera captures stills at up to 37 megapixels and includes a 4K Live Photo feature that saves a 1.5-second video clip alongside each photograph. A slow-shutter video mode is available for creative effects. Data transfer happens over USB 3.1 at speeds up to 800 megabytes per second, allowing large video files to move from the camera to a computer quickly. The battery charges to 80 percent in roughly 18 minutes and provides up to 210 minutes of continuous use on a full charge.
DJI has positioned the Osmo Pocket 4P within an ecosystem of accessories. The company supports a dedicated fill light, black mist filter, ND filter set, wide-angle lens attachment, battery handle, mini tripod, and the OsmoAudio microphone. Some accessories come bundled with the camera depending on which package a buyer selects; others are sold separately. The device is available now through the DJI Store and authorized retailers in two finishes: Classic Black and Pearl White.
The release reflects a shift in how DJI approaches the pocket gimbal category. Previous models offered single-lens designs optimized for either wide or telephoto work. The Osmo Pocket 4P attempts to eliminate that choice, betting that creators want both focal lengths available without reaching for a second device. Whether that dual-lens approach becomes standard or remains a niche feature will depend on how the market responds to the added complexity and cost.
Notable Quotes
DJI explains that it has incorporated LOFIC technology to ensure detail is preserved even in high-contrast environments.— DJI (on the Osmo Pocket 4P's contrast handling)
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why does a pocket camera need two lenses? Isn't the whole point to be simple?
The idea is that you're shooting a scene and you don't know if you'll want a wide establishing shot or a tighter detail. With one lens, you have to choose. With two, you can switch in seconds without stopping.
But doesn't adding a second lens make it heavier, more expensive, more to break?
Yes to all of that. DJI is betting that for content creators—people making videos for social media or short films—the flexibility is worth the trade-off. You're not carrying a full cinema camera kit anymore; you're still holding something pocket-sized.
The 4K 240 FPS thing—that's the real headline, right?
It's certainly the spec that gets attention. But the more interesting part might be that it's paired with 10-bit D-Log color and 17 stops of dynamic range. You can shoot slow-motion and still have room to grade the footage afterward. That's professional-grade flexibility in a device that fits in a jacket pocket.
What about the tracking features? ActiveTrack 8, gesture controls—are those actually useful or just marketing?
The gesture controls are genuinely convenient if you're filming yourself or a subject and your hands are full. But ActiveTrack has been in DJI products for years. The question is whether it works reliably enough that you trust it during a real shoot, or whether you end up babysitting it anyway.
So who is this camera actually for?
Content creators who want to travel light but don't want to compromise on image quality or flexibility. Someone making YouTube videos, TikToks, short documentaries. Not professionals doing studio work, but people who need to move fast and adapt to changing situations.