DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Review: Brilliant, Powerful and a Few Rough Edges

Pocket cameras are supposed to be simple. You pull one out, press record and start filming before the moment disappears.

The DJI Pocket 4P has rather grander ideas.

It still fits comfortably in one hand and still uses a mechanical gimbal to produce impressively smooth footage, but beneath that familiar shape is a camera packed with professional features. There are two lenses, a one-inch main sensor, advanced log recording, high-frame-rate 4K video, subject tracking and enough manual controls to make a beginner feel as though they have accidentally wandered onto a film set.

The image quality can be superb. Footage from the main sensor has excellent detail, strong highlight retention and plenty of flexibility for colour grading. In the right hands, the Pocket 4P can produce results that look far more expensive than the camera itself.

However, all that capability comes with complications. The two lenses do not offer the same recording options, the exposure settings require attention and some features still feel unfinished.

This is less of a simple holiday camera and more of a miniature filmmaking tool. For experienced creators, that is exciting. For casual users, it may be a little too clever for its own good.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3

The Pocket 4P may look like DJI simply glued another lens onto the Pocket 4 and went home for lunch, but there are several important differences between all three generations.

The Pocket 3 remains a very capable and more affordable option. The Pocket 4 adds faster slow motion, longer battery life, internal storage and improved tracking. The Pocket 4P then adds a dedicated telephoto camera, a newer main sensor and DJI’s most advanced log profile.

Feature	DJI Osmo Pocket 3	DJI Osmo Pocket 4	DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
Camera system	Single camera	Single camera	Dual-camera system
Main sensor	1-inch CMOS	New 1-inch CMOS	New 1-inch stacked CMOS with LOFIC
Secondary sensor	None	None	1/1.28-inch CMOS
Main lens	20mm equivalent, f/2.0	20mm equivalent, f/2.0	20mm equivalent, f/2.0
Telephoto lens	None	None	60mm equivalent, f/1.8
Maximum dynamic range	Up to 12.5 stops	Up to 14 stops	Up to 17 stops on the wide camera
Main log profile	10-bit D-Log M	10-bit D-Log	10-bit D-Log 2 on the wide camera
Maximum standard video	4K at 60fps	4K at 60fps	4K at 60fps
Maximum slow motion	4K at 120fps	4K at 240fps	Wide: 4K at 240fpsTelephoto: 4K at 200fps
Maximum still resolution	Approximately 9.4MP	Approximately 37MP	Approximately 37MP
Zoom	Up to 2x digital at 4K	2x lossless, up to 4x digital	3x optical telephoto, up to 6x lossless and 12x digital
Subject tracking	ActiveTrack 6.0	ActiveTrack 7.0	ActiveTrack 8.0
Maximum tracking zoom	Standard tracking	Up to 4x zoom	Up to 12x zoom
Stabilisation	Three-axis mechanical gimbal	Three-axis mechanical gimbal	Three-axis mechanical gimbal
Built-in storage	None	107GB	103GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 1TB	microSD up to 1TB	microSD up to 1TB
Screen	2-inch rotating OLED	2-inch rotating OLED	2-inch OLED
Screen brightness	700 nits	1,000 nits	1,000 nits
Built-in microphones	Three	Three	Three
Audio recording	Stereo recording and DJI Mic support	OsmoAudio four-channel output	OsmoAudio multichannel recording and DJI Mic support
Rated battery life	Up to 166 minutes	Up to 240 minutes	Up to 210 minutes
Fast charging	80% in 16 minutes	80% in 18 minutes	80% in 18 minutes
Weight	179g	190.5g	230g
Dimensions	139.7 × 42.2 × 33.5mm	144.2 × 44.4 × 33.5mm	159.5 × 63.3 × 33.5mm
Australian price at time of writing	From AU$599	From AU$769	From AU$959
Best suited to	Buyers wanting strong value and straightforward vlogging	Creators wanting longer battery life, internal storage and better slow motion	Filmmakers wanting the best image, dual focal lengths and maximum grading flexibility

Which One Should You Buy?

The Pocket 3 is still the value choice. It has the same basic one-inch sensor format, excellent mechanical stabilisation and a familiar 20mm lens. It lacks internal storage and tops out at 4K/120fps, but it remains more than capable for travel videos, YouTube and everyday filming.

The Pocket 4 is the sensible middle option. It brings much longer rated battery life, 107GB of internal storage, a brighter screen, 37MP photos, 4K/240fps slow motion and improved ActiveTrack. It is the model most people should choose when they want the newer hardware but do not need a telephoto lens.

The Pocket 4P is the one for people who care most about the final image. Its revised wide sensor, D-Log 2 profile and claimed 17 stops of dynamic range provide the greatest grading flexibility. The dedicated 60mm camera also gives you a genuinely different perspective instead of merely cropping further into the wide image.

The cost is additional size, weight and complexity. The Pocket 4P weighs around 51g more than the Pocket 3 and is noticeably wider around the dual-camera head. It is still compact, but it is the least pocket-like Pocket camera yet, which is rather like discovering the new Mini is the size of a Range Rover.

For existing Pocket 3 owners, the standard Pocket 4 is a useful refinement rather than a revolutionary upgrade. The Pocket 4P is the model that delivers a noticeably different shooting experience, primarily because of its dedicated telephoto lens and stronger wide-camera image.

What You Get with the Vlog Combo

The DJI Pocket 4P is available in several configurations, but the version tested here is the Vlog Combo. As the name suggests, it is aimed at creators who want a more complete filming setup without immediately shopping for extra audio equipment, lighting and remote controls.

The most important additions are the compact DJI Mic Mini 2 transmitter and the Osmo FrameTap. The microphone connects directly to the Pocket 4P and provides much clearer voice recording than relying solely on the camera’s built-in microphones, particularly when filming outdoors or speaking from several metres away.

The Vlog Combo gives you:

• The DJI Pocket 4P camera
• An Osmo FrameTap wireless viewfinder and controller
• A DJI Mic Mini 2 wireless transmitter
• A compact fill light
• A mini tripod and threaded handle
• Charging cables, mounting accessories and carrying bags
• A more complete setup for walk-and-talk videos, travel content and pieces to camera

The Mic Mini 2 is small enough to clip onto a shirt without looking as though you have attached a television remote to your chest. It is also light enough that it does not drag on thinner clothing, which is useful when filming while travelling.

Connection is straightforward. Once paired, the microphone works neatly with the Pocket 4P and can record your voice separately from the camera’s onboard audio. This gives you more flexibility when editing, as you can keep the cleaner wireless microphone track while still capturing background sound from the camera itself.

That is particularly useful for:

• Travel videos where street noise adds atmosphere
• Walk-and-talk filming
• Interviews
• Events and crowded locations
• Recording yourself from further away from the camera

The built-in microphones are still perfectly usable for quick clips and general sound, but the wireless microphone makes a noticeable difference when speech is the priority.

The Osmo FrameTap is another genuinely useful addition. It acts as a small wireless viewfinder and remote controller, allowing you to see the live camera image, start and stop recording, control the gimbal, adjust the zoom and activate ActiveTrack without standing beside the camera.

This is particularly handy when filming yourself. You can place the Pocket 4P on the included mini tripod, step into position and check the framing remotely rather than repeatedly walking back to the camera. It also gives you a way to confirm that ActiveTrack is still following you rather than becoming emotionally attached to a nearby tree.

The compact fill light is useful for close-range filming in darker rooms, restaurants or evening conditions. It will not illuminate an entire street, but it can add enough light to a face to improve the final image.

It is worth noting that the Vlog Combo does not include an extended battery grip. Considering the Pocket 4P’s battery life, that feels like a strange omission. Previous creator-focused bundles have included more substantial battery accessories, and this camera benefits enormously from having some form of charging handle available.

Even so, the Vlog Combo is the package I would choose for anyone planning to speak to the camera regularly. The Pocket 4P already handles stabilised video brilliantly, while the wireless microphone, FrameTap, fill light and tripod turn it into a remarkably complete filming setup that can still fit into a small bag.

Design and Build Quality

At first glance, the DJI Pocket 4P looks reassuringly familiar. It is still a narrow handheld camera with a small screen, physical controls and a three-axis gimbal sitting on top like a tiny robotic head.

The biggest visual change is the new dual-lens camera module. Instead of one lens doing everything, the Pocket 4P combines:

• A 20mm wide-angle main camera
• A 60mm telephoto camera
• A mechanically stabilised gimbal
• A compact body designed for one-handed filming

The larger camera head makes the Pocket 4P look slightly more serious than earlier models, but it has not ruined the portability. It remains small enough to carry in a jacket pocket, camera pouch or the side compartment of a backpack without needing to rearrange your entire life around it.

It Feels Properly Built

The build quality is exactly what I would expect from DJI. The body feels solid, the controls are neatly integrated and nothing feels loose or unnecessarily fragile.

There are no worrying creaks when gripping it, and the camera does not feel like something that will disassemble itself the first time it is dropped into a crowded bag.

The overall impression is of a polished, professional product rather than a clever prototype.

In the hand, it feels:

• Solid without being unnecessarily heavy
• Comfortable to hold for extended periods
• Balanced enough for one-handed shooting
• Compact without feeling cheap
• Familiar to anyone who has used an earlier Osmo Pocket

Some people may find the larger dual-lens head slightly top-heavy, but in normal use I did not find it uncomfortable. It is still a tiny camera. Unless your arms are made from overcooked spaghetti, the additional weight is unlikely to cause a crisis.

Most Older Accessories Still Work

One of the better decisions DJI has made is keeping the physical dimensions reasonably close to previous Pocket models.

That means many existing accessories should continue to work, including:

• Tripod mounts
• Extension handles
• Battery grips
• Carrying accessories
• Phone mounting solutions
• General cages and supports

The main exception is likely to be lens-mounted accessories, particularly ND filters. Because the Pocket 4P uses a different dual-lens camera head, filters designed for earlier models will not necessarily fit.

That is slightly annoying, especially if you already own a collection of filters, but it is hardly surprising. You cannot double the number of lenses and expect the old piece of glass to magically stretch across both of them.

The Dual-Lens Setup Is the Main Event

The new camera module is not merely there to make the Pocket 4P look more expensive. It gives the camera far more flexibility when framing a shot.

The 20mm lens is suited to:

• Vlogging
• Landscapes
• Interiors
• Group shots
• Walking footage
• Filming yourself at arm’s length

The 60mm lens gives you a tighter perspective for:

• Portraits
• Detail shots
• Product footage
• Street scenes
• Compressing backgrounds
• Capturing subjects from further away

This gives the Pocket 4P a significant advantage over a standard single-lens pocket camera. You can move from a wide establishing shot to a much tighter composition without physically walking across the room like someone who has forgotten how zoom works.

There are some technical compromises between the two lenses, particularly when it comes to recording profiles and exposure. I will get into those later, because they deserve their own section and possibly a small diagram.

From a design perspective, though, the dual-lens system makes the Pocket 4P far more versatile without dramatically increasing its size.

Still Compact, Just More Capable

The clever part is that DJI has added considerably more camera hardware without destroying what made the Pocket series appealing in the first place.

It is still:

• Easy to carry
• Quick to power on
• Comfortable to operate with one hand
• Less intrusive than a mirrorless camera and gimbal
• Small enough to use in public without attracting too much attention

It is not quite as effortless as pulling out an iPhone, but no Osmo Pocket really is. There is a gimbal to protect, settings to consider and a few controls to learn.

Anyone who has used a previous Pocket model should feel at home almost immediately. New users may need an hour or two to understand where everything is, but the interface is logical and the physical design does not make the process unnecessarily difficult.

Overall, the Pocket 4P feels like a sensible evolution of the series. It is slightly more complex and visibly more ambitious, but it remains compact, sturdy and practical enough to carry every day.

Size, Weight and Everyday Portability

The entire point of a Pocket camera is that you should actually want to carry it. A camera can have magnificent image quality, clever tracking and enough recording modes to keep a film school occupied for a semester, but none of that matters if it spends its life sitting at home because it is too awkward to bring with you.

Thankfully, the DJI Pocket 4P remains genuinely portable.

It is larger around the camera head than previous Pocket models because it now has two lenses to carry around, but the body itself is still slim, light and easy to hold. It can disappear into a jacket pocket, a small camera bag or the side pocket of a backpack without demanding its own luggage allowance.

Easy to Carry All Day

The Pocket 4P is particularly useful for travel, events and everyday filming because it does not require a full camera setup.

You do not need to carry:

• A separate gimbal
• Multiple large lenses
• A heavy camera body
• A dedicated camera backpack
• A complicated rig covered in cables and handles

Instead, you have one compact device that can capture stabilised wide shots, tighter detail footage and clean audio when paired with a wireless microphone.

That makes it much easier to bring along on days when carrying a mirrorless camera would feel excessive. I would be far more likely to take the Pocket 4P on a walk through a city, a family outing or a short trip because it does not turn every outing into a professional production.

The Larger Camera Head Is Not a Problem

The dual-lens gimbal does make the top of the Pocket 4P look slightly heavier than before. Some users may notice that it feels a little more top-heavy when first picking it up, particularly without an extended grip attached.

In actual use, however, I did not find the weight uncomfortable.

It remains easy to:

• Hold in one hand
• Film while walking
• Use for longer pieces to camera
• Pan smoothly between subjects
• Carry for several hours
• Quickly pull out when a shot appears

The idea that the larger camera module makes it exhausting to use feels rather dramatic. This is still a pocket camera, not a concrete dumbbell. Unless you are planning to hold it above your head for the full duration of a Christopher Nolan film, the weight should not be a serious concern.

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A Grip Makes It More Comfortable

Although the Pocket 4P is perfectly usable on its own, adding a battery grip or extension handle improves the experience.

A longer handle provides:

• A more secure grip
• Better balance beneath the larger gimbal
• Extra battery capacity
• More comfortable low-angle filming
• Easier placement on a tripod
• Additional space between your hand and the controls

The standard body can feel a little short during longer recording sessions, especially for people with larger hands. A grip gives your fingers somewhere sensible to go rather than leaving them arranged around the camera like they are attempting a complicated card trick.

The extra battery capacity is arguably even more useful, but I will cover that properly in the battery section.

More Convenient Than a Traditional Camera

The Pocket 4P is not quite as quick as pulling out a phone and tapping the camera icon. There is still a delicate gimbal head to consider, and you need to give the camera a moment to wake up and orient itself.

However, compared with a traditional camera setup, it is incredibly convenient.

With a mirrorless camera, you may need to:

1. Remove it from a bag.
2. Take off the lens cap.
3. Attach or balance a gimbal.
4. Check the lens and recording settings.
5. Connect an external microphone.
6. Realise the interesting thing has already finished happening.

The Pocket 4P reduces most of that process to powering it on, checking your framing and pressing record.

It may not match the absolute speed of a smartphone, but it gives you far more in return. You get proper mechanical stabilisation, stronger image quality, greater control over exposure and more flexibility when choosing your framing.

Discreet Enough for Public Filming

Another major advantage is that the Pocket 4P does not attract much attention.

Point a large camera and lens at someone in public and they immediately become aware that they are being filmed. Some people freeze. Others begin performing. A few stare directly into the lens as though you have personally offended their ancestors.

The Pocket 4P is less intrusive.

Its small body makes it useful for:

• Street footage
• Markets and public spaces
• Restaurants and cafés
• Travel videos
• Events
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Filming in locations where a larger rig would be distracting

It still looks like a camera, but it is much easier to use naturally. That can make a noticeable difference to the footage because people are less likely to change their behaviour around it.

You Still Need to Protect the Gimbal

The only real portability concern is the exposed camera head.

The mechanical gimbal is one of the Pocket 4P’s greatest strengths, but it is also the part you need to treat carefully. This is not a device I would throw loose into a bag beside keys, chargers and the mysterious crumbs that seem to appear in every backpack.

A protective cover or case is essential when travelling.

You should also avoid:

• Forcing the gimbal by hand
• Carrying it loose without protection
• Allowing dirt or sand into the moving parts
• Turning it on while the camera head is obstructed
• Tossing it into a pocket with hard objects

This does make it slightly less carefree than carrying a phone, but it is hardly a major inconvenience. Protect the gimbal properly and the Pocket 4P remains one of the easiest serious video cameras to take almost anywhere.

Overall, DJI has managed to add more hardware and far greater versatility without sacrificing the portability that defines the Pocket range. It is small enough to carry every day, light enough to use comfortably and capable enough to replace a much larger setup in many situations.

Battery Life Is the First Real Compromise

For all the Pocket 4P’s cleverness, battery life is where physics eventually kicks the door in.

The camera is processing footage from a larger main sensor, managing a second lens, powering a mechanical gimbal and recording high-resolution video, all inside a body barely larger than a chocolate bar. Something had to give, and in this case, it is how long you can film before hunting for a USB-C cable.

In mixed real-world use, you can expect roughly:

• Around 90 minutes of continuous shooting
• Less when using demanding frame rates or features
• Longer when recording shorter clips throughout the day
• Faster battery drain when the screen stays bright and the gimbal is constantly moving

That is not disastrous, but it is not enough for a full day of serious filming without some form of backup power.

Fine for Short Sessions

For shorter shoots, the internal battery is perfectly adequate.

If you are filming:

• A few travel clips
• Short pieces to camera
• Social media content
• Product footage
• Family events
• A quick walk through a city

You are unlikely to have major problems, especially if you turn the camera off between shots.

The Pocket 4P also charges through USB-C, so topping it up from a power bank, laptop or car charger is easy. A short charging break over lunch can be enough to get you through the rest of the afternoon.

The problem begins when you want to leave the camera running for extended periods.

Long interviews, events, continuous travel filming and high-frame-rate recording can drain the battery surprisingly quickly. The percentage indicator seems perfectly calm at first, then suddenly behaves as though it has remembered an urgent appointment elsewhere.

The Vlog Combo Should Include a Battery Grip

The most puzzling decision is that the Vlog Combo does not include an extended battery handle.

This is exactly the sort of package that should come with one. Buyers choosing the Vlog Combo are likely to be filming themselves, recording for longer periods and using the wireless microphone throughout the day.

An extended grip would provide:

• Additional recording time
• A more comfortable handle
• Better balance beneath the larger camera head
• A built-in charging solution
• Easier mounting on a tripod

Leaving it out feels unnecessarily stingy, particularly when battery life is one of the camera’s more obvious limitations.

The standard handle remains usable, but buyers planning to film regularly should budget for either a battery grip or a compact power bank.

A Battery Handle Makes a Huge Difference

During longer shoots, a rechargeable battery grip transforms the Pocket 4P from a camera you constantly monitor into one you can simply use.

A good third-party handle can:

• Charge the camera while recording
• Extend filming across most of the day
• Improve grip and balance
• Add a tripod or mounting point
• Reduce the need to carry loose cables

The Ulanzi M93 is one example that works particularly well. It adds a rechargeable battery and includes a small fold-out tripod, which is useful for static pieces to camera, time-lapses and group shots.

The built-in tripod is one of those simple additions that makes you wonder why every camera handle does not have one. Press it open, place the camera down and suddenly you have a stable setup without carrying another accessory.

Heat Does Not Appear to Be the Main Problem

The good news is that the battery limitation feels more like a capacity issue than a major heat problem.

The body may become warm during extended recording, particularly at higher frame rates, but it does not immediately feel as though it is preparing to cook breakfast. That is reassuring given how much processing is happening inside such a small body.

As always, recording time can vary depending on:

• Resolution and frame rate
• Screen brightness
• Wireless microphone use
• Tracking features
• Ambient temperature
• How often the gimbal is moving
• Whether the camera is left running between clips

Shooting 4K at high frame rates will naturally use more power than recording shorter standard-speed clips.

Easy to Manage, But You Need a Plan

Battery life is not a reason to avoid the Pocket 4P. It is simply something you need to account for.

Anyone who has used action cameras, drones or previous Osmo Pocket models will already understand the routine. Small cameras rarely last all day without help, particularly when they are doing this much work.

For casual recording, the built-in battery should be enough. For travel days, events or professional use, bring one of the following:

• A battery grip
• A USB-C power bank
• Access to a charger
• A combination of all three

The Pocket 4P’s battery is acceptable for its size, but not exceptional. DJI has created a remarkably capable little camera, then given it the stamina of someone who has agreed to go hiking without asking how far it is.

Plan ahead, add a battery handle and the problem mostly disappears.

Internal Storage Is a Genuine Highlight

One of the best additions to the DJI Pocket 4P is the built-in storage.

The camera includes 107GB of fast internal memory, which is enough to make forgetting your microSD card far less catastrophic than it used to be.

That may sound like a small convenience, but it makes a noticeable difference in everyday use. There is nothing quite like arriving somewhere worth filming, switching on your camera and discovering that the memory card is still sitting in a laptop at home.

With the Pocket 4P, you can keep shooting.

How Much Can It Hold?

In mixed real-world recording, the internal storage was able to hold just under three hours of footage.

The exact amount will vary depending on:

• Resolution
• Frame rate
• Recording profile
• Bitrate
• Slow-motion use
• Audio settings

Shooting at standard frame rates will naturally give you more recording time than filling the camera with 4K slow-motion clips.

Even so, 107GB is a generous safety net. It is enough for a full day of shorter travel clips, social content or general filming without immediately reaching for another storage option.

It Makes the Camera Easier to Use

Built-in storage removes one more thing you need to think about before leaving the house.

You can pick up the camera and know that there is already space available, which is useful for:

• Unexpected filming opportunities
• Short trips
• Everyday carry
• Backup storage
• Recording when a card is full
• Times when you simply forgot the card

That last one will happen. It always does.

Internal storage is particularly helpful on a camera like this because the Pocket 4P is designed to be carried around and used quickly. Having to check whether a card is installed every time would work against that.

You Will Still Want a Memory Card

The built-in memory is excellent, but it does not completely replace removable storage.

A microSD card is still useful for longer shoots because it allows you to:

• Expand the available recording time
• Separate projects
• Transfer footage without connecting the camera
• Swap cards during extended shoots
• Keep the internal memory available as a backup

For professional work or long travel days, I would still use a high-speed card. The difference is that the Pocket 4P no longer becomes useless if that card is missing, full or unexpectedly decides it has had enough of your filmmaking career.

Transferring Footage

The internal storage can be accessed through USB-C, allowing footage to be copied directly to a computer or compatible device.

This is convenient, although large video files can still take time to transfer. Recording high-quality 4K footage creates a lot of data, and no amount of clever camera design can make hundreds of gigabytes vanish instantly onto your laptop.

For shorter projects, the process is straightforward:

1. Connect the Pocket 4P through USB-C.
2. Open the camera’s internal storage.
3. Copy the clips to your editing drive.
4. Clear the files once they are safely backed up.

It is simple, and it means you do not necessarily need a card reader when travelling.

Built-In Storage Is More Than a Backup

The best thing about the internal memory is that it does not feel like a token amount included purely for emergencies.

There is enough space to genuinely use the camera without a card for shorter shoots. You could take the Pocket 4P out for a day, film a collection of clips and still have room available without constantly checking the remaining capacity.

That makes the camera feel more self-contained.

You already have the stabilisation, screen, lenses, microphones and battery inside the body. Adding meaningful internal storage brings it closer to being a complete grab-and-go camera rather than a product that requires a checklist of accessories before it can function properly.

A Feature More Cameras Should Have

Internal storage is one of those features that feels obvious once you have used it.

Phones have had built-in memory forever, yet many dedicated cameras still become decorative paperweights the moment a memory card is forgotten.

The Pocket 4P avoids that problem, and it makes the camera more dependable as something you can carry every day.

It may not be the most exciting feature on the specifications sheet, but in real-world use, it is one of the most valuable. The dual lenses and dynamic range will attract the headlines, but the 107GB of internal storage is the feature that may save the most shoots.

Menus, Controls and General Usability

For a camera packing two lenses, multiple recording profiles and enough video settings to keep an enthusiast busy for weeks, the DJI Pocket 4P is surprisingly easy to navigate.

DJI has been refining this interface for years, and it shows. The menus are clean, logically arranged and generally avoid burying important settings beneath six layers of digital nonsense.

Anyone who has used a previous Osmo Pocket should feel comfortable almost immediately. New users may need an hour or two to learn where everything lives, but the controls are hardly difficult to understand.

The Touchscreen Interface Works Well

Most settings are controlled through the built-in touchscreen.

Swiping from different edges of the display brings up controls for things such as:

• Resolution and frame rate
• Recording profiles
• Gimbal behaviour
• Subject tracking
• Exposure settings
• Audio controls
• Playback
• General camera preferences

The screen is small, but the interface has been designed with that limitation in mind. Buttons are large enough to press reliably, the icons are reasonably clear and the camera does not try to display every possible option at once.

It is far easier to use than the tiny, cluttered screens found on some action cameras, where changing the frame rate can feel like entering a cheat code on an old games console.

Important Settings Are Easy to Reach

DJI has done a good job of making commonly used settings accessible without forcing you to constantly dive into the full menu.

You can quickly adjust:

• ISO
• Shutter speed
• White balance
• Exposure compensation
• Focus and tracking
• Resolution
• Frame rate
• Colour profile

Custom presets are especially useful. They allow you to save particular combinations of settings and recall them without rebuilding everything manually.

For example, you could create presets for:

• Standard 4K recording
• Slow-motion footage
• D-Log 2 on the main lens
• D-Log on the telephoto lens
• Indoor filming
• Outdoor filming

This becomes particularly valuable when moving between the two lenses because they do not always use the same recording profile or exposure settings.

Instead of repeatedly changing each option, you can prepare the camera beforehand and jump between saved setups.

The Learning Curve Is Reasonable

The Pocket 4P is not quite as simple as opening the camera app on an iPhone and pressing record, but that comparison is not entirely fair.

A phone handles most decisions automatically. The Pocket 4P gives you:

• Mechanical gimbal stabilisation
• Two different focal lengths
• Manual exposure controls
• Professional log profiles
• High-frame-rate recording
• More control over the final image

Naturally, there are more settings to learn.

The important thing is that you do not need to understand every feature immediately. You can begin with automatic exposure and a standard colour profile, then gradually experiment with manual controls and log recording once you become more comfortable.

Most users should understand the basics after a short session with the camera.

If you already know how to use another Osmo Pocket, the adjustment is minor. The interface remains familiar, and the additional features do not completely change the way the camera operates.

Automatic Mode Is Still Available

Not everyone wants to manually calculate exposure every time they see something worth filming.

The Pocket 4P includes automatic settings that allow you to pick it up, frame the shot and start recording. This works well for travel clips, family footage and fast-moving situations where there is no time to adjust shutter speed and ISO.

Automatic mode handles:

• Exposure
• ISO
• White balance, when selected
• Focus
• Basic image processing

The results may not always show the full potential of the one-inch sensor, particularly in difficult lighting, but they are more than usable.

It is also worth remembering that the standard image is already stabilised and captured through a significantly more capable camera system than a typical phone. Even without touching D-Log or manual exposure, the Pocket 4P can produce excellent footage.

Manual Controls Unlock the Best Results

The camera becomes much more impressive once you begin controlling exposure yourself.

Manual mode allows you to manage:

• Shutter speed
• ISO
• White balance
• Exposure consistency
• Motion blur
• Highlight protection

This matters when using D-Log 2 because the flatter profile is designed to preserve more image information for editing later.

The main lens can capture excellent highlight and shadow detail, but the camera still needs to be exposed properly. Leaving every decision to automatic mode can result in footage that looks more processed or less consistent than the sensor is capable of producing.

That does not mean you need to become a cinematographer overnight. Learning a few basic exposure principles is enough to make a substantial difference.

Switching Between the Lenses Could Be Smoother

The main usability complication comes from the dual-lens system.

The 20mm and 60mm cameras do not offer exactly the same recording capabilities. The main lens supports the more advanced D-Log 2 profile, while the telephoto camera uses the standard D-Log profile.

This means switching lenses may also require you to consider:

• A different colour profile
• A different base ISO
• Changes to exposure
• Whether continuous zoom is available
• How the footage will match during editing

DJI’s custom presets make this easier, but it is not as seamless as simply pressing a zoom button and carrying on.

For ordinary recording in the standard colour profile, the difference is far less noticeable. It becomes more relevant when you are trying to get the maximum image quality from both cameras.

This is one of those features that feels complicated when explained on paper but becomes much easier after you have used it a few times.

Physical Controls Remain Useful

While the touchscreen handles most settings, the physical buttons are still important.

They provide quick control over:

• Starting and stopping recording
• Powering the camera on
• Changing the gimbal position
• Navigating certain camera functions

The controls are positioned sensibly and can be used with one hand. After a little practice, it is possible to operate many of the basic functions without constantly staring at the screen.

That is useful when filming while walking or trying to capture something quickly.

A Polished System with a Few Rough Edges

The Pocket 4P’s interface is one of its strongest features.

It gives experienced users plenty of control without making the basic functions unnecessarily difficult. Beginners can stay in automatic mode, while more advanced users can build custom presets and take full control of the image.

The dual-lens system does introduce a few extra steps, especially when using log recording, but it is not something most people will struggle with for long.

Spend a couple of hours exploring the menus and the Pocket 4P becomes straightforward to use. It may require slightly more thought than an iPhone, but it also gives you considerably more control and a much more capable video system in return.

Image Quality: The Pocket 4P’s Greatest Strength

There are plenty of clever features inside the DJI Pocket 4P, but the reason to buy it is the image.

The main one-inch sensor produces footage that looks far more substantial than you would expect from a camera this small. Detail is strong, colours hold together well and bright areas retain far more information than most compact cameras manage.

It does not simply look good “for a pocket camera”. At its best, it looks properly good.

The Main Camera Is Excellent

The 20mm main lens is where the Pocket 4P delivers its most impressive results.

It offers a wide field of view that works particularly well for:

• Travel footage
• Vlogging
• Landscapes
• Interiors
• Street scenes
• Walking shots
• Filming yourself at arm’s length

The larger sensor gives the footage a more natural and polished appearance than you normally get from a phone or action camera.

There is more depth in the image, particularly in scenes with mixed lighting. Bright skies are less likely to turn into a featureless white sheet, while darker areas retain detail instead of collapsing into black sludge.

This becomes especially obvious when filming indoors near a window. Smaller cameras often force you to choose between seeing the room or seeing whatever is outside. The Pocket 4P does a much better job of holding both.

That does not mean it can ignore the laws of light entirely, but it gives you considerably more room to work with.

D-Log 2 Shows What the Sensor Can Do

The standout recording profile is D-Log 2 on the main camera.

D-Log 2 captures a flat-looking image designed to preserve as much highlight and shadow information as possible. Straight out of the camera, it can look washed out and slightly lifeless. That is intentional.

Once colour is added in editing, the benefit becomes clear.

D-Log 2 gives you more control over:

• Contrast
• Colour
• Highlight recovery
• Shadow detail
• Skin tones
• The overall mood of the footage

DJI claims up to 17 stops of dynamic range from the main sensor, and while laboratory numbers do not always translate perfectly into the real world, the footage has an impressive amount of flexibility.

Bright clouds, reflective surfaces and darker interiors are handled remarkably well for a camera of this size.

I was expecting the dynamic range figure to be one of those specification-sheet numbers that sounds wonderful until the camera meets an actual window. Instead, the Pocket 4P holds together extremely well.

It Gives You Room to Fix Mistakes

One of the biggest advantages of D-Log 2 is that it gives you more room during editing.

If the exposure is slightly off, the footage often contains enough information to recover it without immediately falling apart.

This is useful when filming:

• In changing outdoor light
• Around windows
• During sunrise or sunset
• Inside cars
• In busy streets with bright signs
• Under harsh midday sun

You still need to expose the image properly, but there is a much larger safety net than you get from a standard baked-in profile.

The footage also responds well to colour grading. You can push the image towards a warm travel look, a cooler cinematic style or something more natural without the colours immediately turning radioactive.

The Standard Colour Profile Still Looks Good

You do not need to use D-Log 2 to get a good image.

The standard colour profile records footage that is ready to use without requiring a full colour grade. It is the easier choice for people who want to film, transfer the clips and start editing immediately.

In the standard profile, the camera handles:

• Contrast
• Saturation
• Sharpening
• Basic colour processing
• Highlight and shadow balance

The result is more polished straight from the camera.

At times, the processing can look slightly stronger than I would prefer, especially around fine detail and in difficult lighting. However, it is still capable of producing attractive footage without requiring hours of work in editing software.

For most users, the standard profile is the sensible starting point. Once you become comfortable with the camera, D-Log 2 is there when you want more control.

The 60mm Lens Adds Real Flexibility

The second lens is not simply there to make the camera look impressive in photographs.

The 60mm telephoto lens gives you a much tighter field of view, which changes the type of shots you can capture.

It is particularly useful for:

• Portraits
• Close-up details
• Product shots
• Food footage
• Architecture
• Street scenes
• Compressing the background behind a subject

The 60mm perspective produces a more flattering look for faces than the wide main camera. It also allows you to isolate details without moving physically closer to the subject.

This makes the Pocket 4P far more versatile than a typical single-lens pocket camera.

You can begin with a wide establishing shot, then switch to the telephoto lens for details, faces or tighter compositions. That gives your footage more visual variety and helps it feel like it was captured with a larger camera system.

The Two Lenses Do Not Match Perfectly

The telephoto camera is useful, but it is not equal to the main sensor in every area.

The 60mm lens uses a smaller sensor and does not support the same D-Log 2 profile. Instead, it records using the standard D-Log option.

This means the two lenses can behave differently in:

• Dynamic range
• Low-light performance
• Exposure
• Noise
• Colour
• Highlight handling

The main camera produces the cleaner and more flexible image, particularly in challenging light.

The telephoto lens still looks good, especially outdoors or in well-lit environments, but it is best treated as a useful second perspective rather than an identical replacement for the main lens.

When editing footage from both cameras together, you may need to make small colour and exposure adjustments so the clips match properly.

For casual filming in the standard colour profile, this is unlikely to cause major problems. It becomes more noticeable when shooting in log and trying to extract the maximum quality from both sensors.

Low-Light Performance Is Strongest on the Main Lens

The one-inch main sensor also gives the Pocket 4P an advantage in lower light.

It performs well in:

• Restaurants
• Evening streets
• Indoor events
• Hotel rooms
• Night markets
• Dimly lit interiors

The image remains relatively clean when the light begins to fall, provided the ISO is kept under control.

As with any small camera, noise becomes more visible as the ISO climbs. Fine details can begin to soften, and the camera’s noise reduction may become more obvious.

The main lens handles these situations better than the telephoto camera. The smaller 60mm sensor needs more light and will show noise earlier in the evening.

For night filming, I would use the main lens whenever possible.

Mechanical Stabilisation Makes the Image Look Better

Image quality is not only about sensors and dynamic range.

The three-axis mechanical gimbal plays a major role in making the Pocket 4P’s footage look polished. Walking shots are smoother, pans feel controlled and small hand movements are absorbed before they turn the footage into an earthquake documentary.

The stabilisation works particularly well for:

• Walking tours
• Travel videos
• Following moving subjects
• Low-angle shots
• Slow pans
• Handheld product footage

Phones now offer excellent electronic stabilisation, but mechanical movement still has a more natural quality. The Pocket 4P does not need to crop aggressively into the image or rely entirely on digital correction.

This helps maintain detail and gives movement a smoother, more cinematic feel.

Slow Motion Is Useful, Though Not the Main Attraction

The Pocket 4P can record 4K footage at up to 240 frames per second.

That is an impressive number, but the results come with a few limitations.

At the highest frame rates:

• Log recording is unavailable
• The image appears more processed
• Low-light performance is reduced
• File sizes grow quickly
• Fine detail is not as strong as standard-speed footage

You can choose between 100, 120, 200 and 240 frames per second, depending on how much slow motion you need.

The feature works well for occasional dramatic clips such as splashing water, moving cars, sport or someone pouring coffee with unnecessary seriousness.

However, I would not buy the camera solely for 4K 240fps. It is a useful addition rather than the reason the Pocket 4P exists.

Photo Quality Is Better Than Expected

Although the Pocket 4P is primarily a video camera, its photo mode is surprisingly capable.

The still images offer enough detail and colour for:

• Social media
• Travel photos
• Website content
• Thumbnails
• Quick product images
• Behind-the-scenes shots

It will not replace a high-end mirrorless camera for serious photography, but it is more than adequate when you do not want to carry a separate camera.

The mechanical gimbal also helps when taking photos in lower light, as it reduces movement and makes it easier to capture a sharp image at slower shutter speeds.

Better Than a Phone, Provided You Use It Properly

A modern iPhone remains easier to use. You pull it out, point it at something and the software handles most of the decisions.

The Pocket 4P asks for slightly more involvement.

However, it gives you:

• A larger main sensor
• Proper optical focal lengths
• Mechanical stabilisation
• Professional log recording
• More exposure control
• Greater flexibility in editing
• A more natural video image

After a short learning period, the benefits become obvious.

The Pocket 4P is not trying to beat a phone at being a phone. It is offering a more serious camera system without forcing you to carry a full mirrorless setup.

That is where it succeeds.

The main sensor produces some of the best footage I have seen from a camera of this size. The telephoto lens adds genuine creative flexibility, and D-Log 2 gives experienced users an extraordinary amount of control.

There are differences between the two lenses, and getting the absolute best image requires some understanding of exposure and colour grading. But even in the standard profile, the Pocket 4P delivers footage that looks polished, stable and noticeably more camera-like than the typical smartphone video.

The image quality is not merely one of its strengths. It is the reason the rest of the camera’s compromises are worth tolerating.

Automatic Mode and Everyday Shooting

The DJI Pocket 4P offers a huge amount of manual control, but you do not need to become a cinematographer before pressing record.

For most everyday filming, automatic mode does a perfectly respectable job. It handles the technical decisions in the background, allowing you to concentrate on framing the shot and keeping the camera pointed at something more interesting than your shoes.

It is not quite as effortless as using an iPhone, but no Osmo Pocket has ever been completely brainless. There is a gimbal, multiple shooting modes and a few controls to understand. Spend an hour or two exploring the menus, however, and the Pocket 4P quickly becomes easy to live with.

You Can Start Simple

New users do not need to begin with D-Log 2, manual ISO settings or carefully calculated shutter speeds.

A sensible starting setup would be:

• Standard colour profile
• Automatic exposure
• Automatic focus
• Automatic ISO
• 4K at 25 or 30fps
• Normal gimbal follow mode

With those settings selected, the Pocket 4P becomes a straightforward point-and-shoot video camera.

Turn it on, choose your lens, frame the subject and start recording.

The camera will manage most of the work, and the footage will be ready to share or edit without needing a full colour grade.

The Standard Profile Is Ready to Use

Unlike D-Log footage, the standard colour profile does not look flat or washed out when you first view it.

The camera automatically adds:

• Contrast
• Saturation
• Sharpening
• Noise reduction
• Basic colour processing

This makes the footage suitable for users who want to transfer clips directly to a phone, assemble a quick edit and upload it without spending the afternoon adjusting colour wheels.

The image can occasionally look slightly overprocessed, particularly in harsh lighting or around fine textures. However, it remains sharp, colourful and far more polished than many small cameras manage straight out of the box.

For travel videos, family footage and social media content, the standard profile will be more than enough for many owners.

Automatic Exposure Is Generally Reliable

The Pocket 4P reacts quickly when moving between different lighting conditions.

Walk from a bright street into a shop, and the exposure adjusts without requiring you to stop filming and rebuild the settings. Turn the camera towards a window, and it usually finds a reasonable balance between the bright exterior and darker room.

Automatic exposure is particularly useful for:

• Walking tours
• Family events
• Markets
• Theme parks
• Restaurants
• Fast-moving travel days
• Situations where the lighting constantly changes

The main sensor gives the camera more room to handle these changes than a typical action camera.

There will still be situations where the camera makes the wrong decision. A bright sky may cause a person’s face to become too dark, while a strongly backlit scene may confuse the exposure system.

Thankfully, exposure compensation is easy to reach, allowing you to quickly brighten or darken the image without switching fully into manual mode.

Auto White Balance Works, But Manual Is Better

Automatic white balance is another setting that casual users can leave enabled without worrying too much.

In most outdoor conditions, it produces natural-looking colours. It also adjusts reasonably well when moving between daylight and indoor lighting.

The problem is that the colour can change slightly during a continuous shot.

For example, the camera may shift from a warmer image to a cooler one as you pan between different light sources. This is not always obvious while filming, but it can become distracting during editing.

For more consistent results, it is worth setting a fixed white balance when filming in one location.

As a rough starting point:

• Around 5600K for daylight
• Around 3200K for warm indoor lighting
• Around 4000K to 4500K for mixed lighting

You do not need to memorise these numbers immediately. The automatic system is fine while learning, and manual white balance is an easy improvement once you become more comfortable.

The Two Lenses Are Easier in Standard Mode

Most of the technical complications between the 20mm and 60mm lenses become far less important when filming in the standard profile.

The camera can manage the exposure differences automatically, which means you can switch focal lengths without constantly thinking about base ISO values or matching separate log profiles.

This makes everyday shooting much simpler.

Use the 20mm lens for:

• Wide scenes
• Vlogging
• Walking footage
• Interiors
• Landscapes

Switch to the 60mm lens for:

• Faces
• Details
• Products
• Food
• Architecture
• Subjects further away

The exposure may still change slightly between the two cameras, but the Pocket 4P does most of the work for you.

This is likely how many owners will use the camera, and it makes the dual-lens system feel much more approachable.

Previous Osmo Pocket Users Will Feel at Home

Anyone who has owned an earlier Osmo Pocket should have no trouble adjusting.

The basic experience remains familiar:

1. Power on the camera.
2. Allow the gimbal to centre itself.
3. Select a shooting mode.
4. Choose the gimbal behaviour.
5. Press record.

The additional lens and professional recording options add more possibilities, but they do not completely change the basic controls.

Even someone buying their first Pocket camera should understand the essentials after a short period of use.

The menu icons are clear, the touchscreen responds well and the important settings are not hidden deep inside the system.

It Is More Involved Than an iPhone

There is no point pretending that the Pocket 4P is as immediate as a smartphone.

An iPhone is already in your hand, wakes instantly and uses aggressive computational processing to make most footage look presentable without any input.

The Pocket 4P requires slightly more effort.

You need to:

• Protect the gimbal
• Wait briefly for it to initialise
• Choose the appropriate lens
• Consider the gimbal mode
• Keep an eye on the battery
• Learn a few basic settings

In return, you get:

• Proper mechanical stabilisation
• A larger main sensor
• Two useful focal lengths
• More natural motion
• Better manual control
• Stronger log recording
• Greater editing flexibility

The Pocket 4P is not harder for the sake of being harder. It simply gives you more control than a smartphone, and that means there are more decisions available.

The Learning Curve Is Worth It

Most users should be comfortable with the Pocket 4P after an hour or two of experimenting.

Start in automatic mode, learn the basic swipe gestures and test the different gimbal behaviours. Once those feel familiar, you can begin adjusting exposure, locking white balance or experimenting with D-Log 2.

You can learn the camera gradually:

First stage

• Use automatic exposure
• Record in the standard profile
• Learn the gimbal controls
• Experiment with both lenses

Second stage

• Lock the white balance
• Use exposure compensation
• Create custom presets
• Try manual shutter speed

Third stage

• Record in D-Log 2
• Use ND filters
• Manually match both lenses
• Colour grade the footage

Nothing forces you to jump directly into the most technical settings.

The Pocket 4P works perfectly well as an automatic camera while giving you plenty of room to grow once you want more control.

Easy Enough for Most People

The Pocket 4P should not be dismissed as a camera only for professionals.

It is more advanced than an iPhone, but it is not especially difficult to operate. The menus are logical, automatic mode works well and previous Osmo Pocket owners will already understand most of the controls.

The real advantage is that the camera can remain simple when you need it to be, then become much more capable when you are ready to explore its manual features.

That flexibility is one of its greatest strengths.

You can use it to record a quick family video in automatic mode one day, then shoot carefully exposed D-Log 2 footage for a polished travel film the next. Few cameras this small offer that range without becoming deeply irritating to use.

ActiveTrack 7: Excellent Until It Loses You

Subject tracking is one of the most useful features on any Osmo Pocket. Place the camera on a tripod, select yourself on the screen and the gimbal follows as you move through the frame.

At least, that is how it is supposed to work.

When ActiveTrack 7 is behaving, it is genuinely impressive. The Pocket 4P follows movement smoothly, adjusts the framing naturally and avoids keeping the subject rigidly planted in the exact centre of the image.

The result feels more considered than simple face tracking.

The Framing Looks Natural

One of the strongest parts of ActiveTrack 7 is the way it composes the shot.

Rather than leaving an enormous amount of empty space above your head, the camera usually positions the subject neatly within the frame. Movement feels smooth, and the gimbal reacts without constantly snapping from one direction to another.

When filming a person, it can:

• Keep the face clearly visible
• Maintain sensible headroom
• Follow movement across the frame
• Adjust the gimbal smoothly
• Create more natural-looking compositions
• Reduce the need for another camera operator

This makes it especially useful for solo creators.

You can place the Pocket 4P on a tripod, step in front of it and film without needing someone behind the camera. For product demonstrations, walk-and-talk clips or simple pieces to camera, that is enormously convenient.

You Can Choose the Composition

The Pocket 4P allows you to control where the tracked subject appears in the frame.

You may prefer to remain:

• In the centre
• Slightly to the left
• Slightly to the right
• Higher or lower within the frame

This is useful when leaving space for text, showing something beside you or creating a more deliberate composition.

For example, placing yourself to one side allows room for:

• A product
• A vehicle
• A landmark
• On-screen graphics
• Another person
• Whatever object you are supposedly discussing instead of admiring yourself on the screen

The camera generally does a good job of maintaining the chosen framing while the subject moves.

It Works Best in Simple Situations

ActiveTrack 7 is at its most reliable when the scene is clear and predictable.

It works well when:

• The subject remains visible
• Lighting is consistent
• There are few obstructions
• The background is not overly busy
• Movement is steady
• The person stays reasonably close to the camera

In these conditions, the tracking feels polished and dependable.

For a static piece to camera or someone walking through an open space, it can produce excellent results. The gimbal follows smoothly, and the camera’s framing makes the footage look far more professional than a fixed tripod shot.

Tracking Can Suddenly Fall Apart

The problem is that ActiveTrack can lose the subject in situations that do not seem particularly difficult.

During testing, the camera occasionally stopped following the selected person and began tracking something in the background instead.

Trees seemed particularly attractive.

One moment the camera was following a person, and the next it had apparently decided that a collection of branches deserved the starring role.

Tracking failures included:

• Losing the subject after relatively small movements
• Locking onto background objects
• Moving the subject to an odd position in the frame
• Failing to recover after the subject returned
• Becoming confused when using zone tracking
• Drifting away without an obvious reason

This is frustrating because ActiveTrack is meant to be a feature you can trust.

If you are filming yourself, you may not notice that the camera has lost you until the entire clip is finished. You then discover that the Pocket 4P spent the final two minutes beautifully framing a shrub.

Zone Tracking Can Be Less Reliable

Zone tracking allows you to select a broader area rather than locking directly onto one face or object.

In theory, this should make it easier to control the composition. In practice, it can occasionally confuse the tracking system.

The camera may begin following something else within the selected area, especially when the background contains objects with strong contrast or clear edges.

This does not happen constantly, but it happens often enough that I would not rely on zone tracking blindly during an important shoot.

For better results:

• Select the subject clearly
• Keep the subject separated from the background
• Avoid busy scenes when possible
• Check the tracking box before recording
• Test the movement before filming the full take
• Glance at the screen occasionally during longer clips

A quick test can save you from recording an otherwise excellent monologue while standing completely outside the frame.

Face Tracking Is Usually More Dependable

When filming a person, direct face or subject tracking is generally the safer option.

The camera has a clear object to follow, and the tracking system is less likely to become distracted by the background.

It works particularly well for:

• Seated presentations
• Slow walk-and-talk footage
• Cooking videos
• Product demonstrations
• Fitness content
• Simple indoor filming

Problems become more likely when the subject moves quickly, turns away from the camera or passes behind another object.

The Pocket 4P can sometimes recover, but it is not completely consistent.

It Is Still a Valuable Feature

Despite the tracking failures, ActiveTrack 7 remains one of the Pocket 4P’s most useful tools.

When it works, it allows one person to create moving, well-composed footage without needing a camera operator. The movement looks smooth, the framing is usually attractive and the gimbal reacts naturally.

The issue is confidence.

A feature designed around setting the camera down and walking away needs to be reliable. At the moment, I would still check the screen regularly rather than assuming everything is working perfectly.

That is not a deal-breaker, but it does reduce the freedom ActiveTrack is meant to provide.

Firmware Could Improve It

The good news is that this feels like a software issue rather than a hardware limitation.

The gimbal is responsive, the subject recognition works and the camera is clearly capable of excellent tracking. What it needs is better consistency when the scene becomes more complicated.

DJI has a long history of improving tracking through firmware updates, so there is a reasonable chance ActiveTrack 7 will become more dependable over time.

Still, cameras should ideally arrive with their headline features working properly rather than asking owners to wait for a future update.

The technology industry has become rather fond of selling finished hardware with unfinished software and describing the eventual repairs as exciting new improvements.

Impressive, But Keep an Eye on It

ActiveTrack 7 can create excellent footage.

The composition is natural, the gimbal movement is smooth and the camera does not simply glue the subject to the centre of the frame. For solo filming, it adds real value and makes the Pocket 4P considerably more useful.

However, it is not yet reliable enough to forget about completely.

Use it in a simple scene and it will probably perform beautifully. Give it a busy background or an obstruction, and it may abandon you for a nearby tree.

ActiveTrack 7 is clever, useful and occasionally brilliant. It just needs to become a little less easily distracted.

Audio Recording and Professional Features

The DJI Pocket 4P is primarily a camera, but its audio features are far more serious than the tiny body suggests.

The built-in microphones are perfectly usable for quick clips, ambient sound and general recording. They are not going to replace a proper wireless microphone in difficult conditions, but they do a respectable job when the camera is close to the subject.

The more interesting part is how the Pocket 4P handles multiple audio sources.

The Built-In Microphones Are Good Enough

For everyday filming, the onboard microphones capture clear and usable sound.

They work well for:

• Quick pieces to camera
• Travel footage
• Background atmosphere
• Indoor conversations
• General family videos
• Short social clips

Like any small camera microphone, they are more vulnerable to wind and surrounding noise. In a quiet room, the results are clean enough. On a busy street, the microphones will enthusiastically record every passing bus, barking dog and person opening a packet of crisps within a fifty-metre radius.

That is where a wireless microphone becomes much more useful.

Wireless Microphones Connect Neatly

The Pocket 4P works directly with compatible DJI wireless microphones, including the compact Mic Mini supplied with the Vlog Combo.

The connection is straightforward, and once paired, the camera recognises the microphone without requiring a nest of cables, adapters or mysterious plastic boxes hanging from the side.

A wireless microphone is particularly useful for:

• Walk-and-talk videos
• Interviews
• Presenting from a distance
• Filming in noisy environments
• Travel content
• Product demonstrations

Because the microphone remains close to the speaker, the voice stays clear even when the camera is several metres away.

The Mic Mini is also small enough that it does not dominate the frame. It clips onto clothing discreetly and avoids making the presenter look as though they are wearing a police body camera.

Dual-Channel Audio Is the Real Advantage

One of the Pocket 4P’s best audio features is the ability to capture multiple sources at the same time.

You can record audio from the wireless microphone while also keeping sound from the camera’s built-in microphones on a separate channel.

That gives you:

• A clean voice track
• Ambient sound from the camera
• More flexibility during editing
• A backup if one source has a problem
• Better control over the finished mix

This is particularly useful in travel and documentary-style filming.

For example, the wireless microphone can capture the presenter speaking clearly while the camera records street noise, waves, engines or crowd sound. In editing, you can balance the two instead of choosing between clear dialogue and atmosphere.

Without separate channels, the final video can sound unnaturally sterile. You hear the presenter perfectly, but the world around them appears to have been placed under a large glass bowl.

The Pocket 4P lets you keep both.

Useful for Interviews and Conversations

Multichannel recording also makes the Pocket 4P more practical for interviews.

Depending on the microphone setup, you can record separate voices while preserving a general room track from the camera.

This gives you more options if:

• One microphone is too quiet
• A speaker moves away
• Clothing creates rustling noise
• A wireless signal drops briefly
• You need more atmosphere in the final edit

The onboard audio may not sound as clean as the wireless microphone, but having it available as a backup is valuable.

Audio problems are often harder to fix than image problems. A slightly dark clip can usually be adjusted. A missing sentence remains missing unless you plan to invite everyone back and recreate the conversation with the emotional authenticity of a daytime soap opera.

A Tiny Camera with Serious Production Tools

The combination of wireless audio, separate channels and timecode makes the Pocket 4P far more useful than its size would suggest.

You can build a surprisingly capable production setup around it without adding much bulk.

A practical kit could include:

• The Pocket 4P
• One or two wireless microphones
• A battery grip
• A compact tripod
• A small set of ND filters

That setup can handle interviews, travel videos, event coverage and professional social content while fitting into a bag that would barely hold one traditional camera lens.

The Vlog Combo Makes Sense

For anyone who regularly speaks on camera, the Vlog Combo is the more useful package.

The built-in microphones are adequate, but a wireless mic creates a much cleaner result and allows the camera to be positioned further away.

It also makes ActiveTrack more practical. You can place the camera on a tripod, move freely through the frame and still record clear dialogue without shouting across the room like someone trying to order drinks at a music festival.

The lack of a battery grip remains disappointing, but the microphone itself adds genuine value.

Better Than Expected

Audio is often treated as an afterthought on compact cameras. Manufacturers focus on resolution, frame rates and increasingly ridiculous dynamic-range claims, then attach several tiny microphone holes and hope nobody asks difficult questions.

The Pocket 4P does considerably better.

Its built-in microphones are useful, wireless integration is simple and multichannel recording adds real flexibility. Timecode support pushes the camera even further into professional territory.

You can still use it as a simple point-and-shoot camera, but the audio system is capable enough to support much more serious work.

For such a small device, that is impressive. The Pocket 4P does not merely capture a good image. With the right microphone attached, it can also produce a complete piece of content without requiring a separate audio recorder and a backpack full of cables.

Who Is the DJI Pocket 4P Actually For?

The DJI Pocket 4P is not aimed at one specific type of creator.

It can be simple enough for someone filming a holiday, yet powerful enough for a filmmaker who wants log footage, manual exposure, timecode and separate audio channels. That is one of its greatest strengths, but it also makes the buying decision slightly more complicated.

The Pocket 4P is best suited to people who want more than a phone can offer without carrying a full camera kit.

Travel Creators

The Pocket 4P makes enormous sense for travel.

It is small enough to carry all day, discreet enough to use in busy public places and flexible enough to capture a wide range of shots without changing lenses.

The 20mm main camera is ideal for:

• Landscapes
• Walking tours
• Hotel rooms
• Markets
• City streets
• Pieces to camera

The 60mm lens is useful for:

• Food
• Architecture
• Portraits
• Street details
• Distant subjects
• Tighter cinematic shots

That combination allows a travel video to feel much more varied than footage captured entirely through one wide lens.

The mechanical gimbal is another major advantage. It delivers smooth walking footage without needing a separate stabiliser, which means less equipment, less setup time and fewer opportunities to leave an expensive accessory in an airport lounge.

Internal storage also adds reassurance. Even if a memory card is forgotten or fills unexpectedly, the camera still has enough space to keep recording.

For travel creators who value portability but do not want to rely entirely on a phone, the Pocket 4P is one of the most appealing options available.

Vloggers and Solo Creators

The Pocket series has always been well suited to people filming themselves, and the Pocket 4P continues that tradition.

ActiveTrack allows the camera to follow a subject without another person operating it. Wireless microphone support keeps dialogue clear from a distance, while the front-facing screen makes it easy to confirm framing.

It works particularly well for:

• Walk-and-talk videos
• YouTube content
• Social media
• Product demonstrations
• Fitness videos
• Tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes footage

The tracking still needs improvement, so I would not trust it completely during an important take. However, when it works correctly, it can make one-person filming significantly easier.

The Vlog Combo is the obvious package for this type of user because the wireless microphone adds far more value than relying entirely on the built-in audio.

Filmmakers Who Need a Small Secondary Camera

The Pocket 4P is also an excellent secondary camera.

Its compact size allows it to capture angles that would be awkward or impossible with a larger setup.

It could be used for:

• Moving shots through tight spaces
• Vehicle interiors
• Behind-the-scenes footage
• Event coverage
• Establishing shots
• Gimbal-style tracking shots
• Discreet documentary filming

D-Log 2 gives the main camera enough flexibility to fit into more serious editing workflows. Timecode support and multichannel audio also make it easier to use alongside larger cameras and external sound equipment.

It will not replace a full cinema camera in every situation, but that is not the point.

The Pocket 4P can capture footage in places where a cinema camera would be impractical, intimidating or physically unable to fit. It is the sort of camera that can live in a production bag and become unexpectedly useful several times a day.

Content Creators Who Hate Carrying Gear

Some people enjoy building camera rigs.

They buy cages, handles, monitors, microphones, rails and enough mounting hardware to construct a small suspension bridge. By the time the setup is complete, the moment they wanted to film has usually passed.

The Pocket 4P is for people who would rather avoid all that.

A complete everyday setup can consist of:

• The camera
• A wireless microphone
• A battery grip
• A small protective case
• A set of ND filters

That is enough to produce stabilised, high-quality footage with clean audio and two useful focal lengths.

It still offers room to add accessories, but it does not require a large rig to be useful.

For creators who want professional-looking footage without carrying professional-sized equipment, the Pocket 4P is extremely attractive.

Existing Osmo Pocket Owners

Anyone who has used a previous Osmo Pocket should adapt quickly.

The controls, gimbal behaviour and general menu system remain familiar. The Pocket 4P adds more options, but it does not force owners to completely relearn the platform.

Existing users will immediately appreciate:

• The larger main sensor
• The telephoto lens
• Improved dynamic range
• Internal storage
• More advanced audio options
• Greater control over the image

The main adjustment is learning how the two lenses behave differently, particularly when recording in log.

That may take a little experimentation, but it is not a major barrier. Anyone comfortable with a Pocket 3 or similar model should feel at home after a short period of use.

Beginners Who Want Room to Improve

The Pocket 4P is also a good choice for beginners who want a camera they will not immediately outgrow.

You can begin with:

• Automatic exposure
• Standard colour
• Automatic white balance
• Basic subject tracking
• Normal gimbal modes

That setup is easy enough to understand after an hour or two.

As your skills improve, you can explore:

• Manual exposure
• Locked white balance
• Custom presets
• ND filters
• D-Log 2
• Colour grading
• Multichannel audio

The camera can grow with the user rather than becoming limiting once they begin learning more about video.

It is slightly more involved than an iPhone, but it also teaches useful camera skills and provides far more creative control.

You do not need to master every advanced feature before getting good results.

People Who Film Mostly in Automatic Mode

Even users who never plan to colour grade can still get plenty from the Pocket 4P.

The standard colour profile produces footage that is ready to edit and share, while the camera handles exposure and focus automatically.

These users still benefit from:

• Mechanical stabilisation
• The larger main sensor
• Two focal lengths
• Strong audio integration
• Better low-light performance
• Proper subject tracking

The automatic processing can occasionally look a little aggressive, but the overall result remains polished and detailed.

The Pocket 4P is not a camera that only makes sense when shooting log. Its advanced modes unlock the best image, but its basic settings are still useful and approachable.

Who May Be Better Off with a Phone?

There are still people for whom a phone will be the better choice.

The Pocket 4P may not suit someone who:

• Wants absolutely no setup
• Does not want to protect a gimbal
• Rarely edits footage
• Only records occasional short clips
• Does not want to carry another device
• Values convenience above image control

A modern smartphone is quicker, always connected and extremely good at producing attractive footage automatically.

It is also easier to share clips immediately.

The Pocket 4P asks for a little more effort, but the reward is better stabilisation, greater control and a more flexible camera system.

The question is not whether the Pocket 4P is easier than an iPhone. It is whether the additional quality and creative freedom are worth carrying a separate camera.

For many creators, they will be.

Who Should Avoid It?

The Pocket 4P is less suitable for users who need:

• Long battery life without accessories
• Completely reliable autonomous tracking
• Identical image quality from every focal length
• A large built-in screen
• Extreme durability for rough environments
• Weatherproof action-camera construction

The exposed gimbal means it requires more care than an action camera. It is not something I would casually attach to a mountain bike and send flying through mud, rain and tree branches.

The telephoto lens is also weaker than the main camera in low light, and anyone expecting both cameras to perform identically may be disappointed.

These are not necessarily flaws, but they are important limitations to understand before buying.

A Small Camera for People Who Care About the Image

Ultimately, the Pocket 4P is for people who want their footage to look better without turning every shoot into a major production.

It gives casual users an approachable automatic camera, while offering experienced creators enough control to produce genuinely professional-looking results.

The ideal buyer is someone who values:

• Strong image quality
• Smooth stabilisation
• Portability
• Flexible focal lengths
• Good audio options
• The ability to grow into advanced settings

It is not as immediate as pulling out an iPhone, but it is not difficult to learn either.

Spend a short amount of time understanding the menus and gimbal controls, and the Pocket 4P quickly becomes easy to use. Spend longer learning D-Log 2 and manual exposure, and it becomes something far more capable.

That balance between accessibility and depth is what makes it so interesting. It can be a simple travel camera, a vlogging tool or a compact part of a professional production kit, depending on who is holding it.

Should You Buy the DJI Pocket 4P?

The DJI Pocket 4P is easy to recommend, but only after deciding what you actually want from it.

This is not merely a smaller alternative to a mirrorless camera, and it is not simply an iPhone with a gimbal bolted to the top. It sits somewhere between the two, offering much of the convenience of a phone alongside the control and image flexibility of a more serious camera.

For the right person, it is a remarkable little thing.

Buy It for the Image Quality

The strongest reason to choose the Pocket 4P is the footage from its one-inch main sensor.

In D-Log 2, the camera produces an image with:

• Excellent highlight retention
• Strong shadow detail
• Natural-looking motion
• Plenty of flexibility for colour grading
• Impressive performance in difficult lighting
• More depth than most phones and action cameras

The claimed dynamic range does not feel like meaningless marketing decoration. There is genuine flexibility in the files, particularly when filming scenes containing both bright skies and darker foregrounds.

It is the sort of image that makes you question whether carrying a larger camera is always necessary.

A mirrorless camera will still offer more lens choices, stronger low-light performance and greater control over depth of field. But it will also require a larger bag, a separate gimbal and considerably more patience.

The Pocket 4P gets surprisingly close while fitting into one hand.

Buy It for the Two-Lens System

The 60mm telephoto lens is not equal to the main camera in every situation, but it gives the Pocket 4P far more creative range than a single wide-angle camera.

Instead of every shot looking broadly identical, you can switch between:

• Wide establishing footage
• Medium compositions
• Portrait-style framing
• Detail shots
• Compressed street scenes
• Tighter product footage

This matters more than it may appear on the specifications sheet.

A video captured entirely at one wide focal length can quickly begin to look repetitive. Adding a tighter lens creates variation and makes the final edit feel far more deliberate.

The telephoto sensor is weaker in low light and does not support D-Log 2, but in good lighting it remains genuinely useful. I would much rather have it than another digital zoom that turns the image into something resembling security footage from a suburban petrol station.

Buy It for Travel

The Pocket 4P is particularly compelling as a travel camera.

It is small enough to carry all day, discreet enough for public filming and capable enough to replace several pieces of equipment.

A basic travel setup could include:

• The Pocket 4P
• A wireless microphone
• A battery handle
• A protective case
• A few ND filters

That gives you stabilised wide footage, tighter detail shots, clear dialogue and enough manual control to produce a polished travel film.

It also avoids the misery of carrying a full camera backpack through airports, train stations and cities where every hill appears to have been designed by someone who hates tourists.

The 107GB of built-in storage is another major advantage. Forgetting a memory card does not immediately end the day, and shorter trips may not require removable storage at all.

Buy It for Vlogging and Solo Filming

The Pocket 4P remains one of the easiest ways to film yourself without another person behind the camera.

The combination of ActiveTrack, a wireless microphone and mechanical stabilisation makes it ideal for:

• Walk-and-talk videos
• YouTube reviews
• Travel content
• Tutorials
• Product demonstrations
• Social media videos

ActiveTrack is not completely dependable yet, so it is worth checking the screen during longer takes. However, when it works, the framing and gimbal movement are excellent.

The wireless audio system is another major strength. Being able to capture a clean voice track while preserving ambient sound gives you far more flexibility than a basic camera-and-microphone setup.

Existing Osmo Pocket Users Can Upgrade Confidently

Anyone familiar with previous Osmo Pocket models should have very little trouble learning the Pocket 4P.

The menus remain logical, the gimbal controls are familiar and the basic filming process has not changed dramatically.

The main benefits of upgrading include:

• A larger main sensor
• Better dynamic range
• A useful telephoto lens
• Fast internal storage
• More advanced audio recording
• Professional features such as timecode
• Greater control in post-production

The biggest adjustment is learning how the two cameras behave differently when using log recording.

That may sound technical, but custom presets make it manageable. After setting the camera up properly, switching between the two lenses becomes a simple part of filming.

Beginners Should Not Be Put Off

The Pocket 4P contains a lot of advanced features, but beginners do not need to use all of them immediately.

You can leave the camera in automatic mode, select the standard colour profile and produce strong footage without understanding base ISO, shutter angles or colour grading.

After an hour or two, most people should be comfortable with:

• Navigating the touchscreen
• Switching between lenses
• Changing gimbal modes
• Starting ActiveTrack
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Connecting a wireless microphone

The more complicated controls are there when you are ready for them.

This makes the Pocket 4P a good camera to grow into. You can start with automatic settings, then gradually explore manual exposure, fixed white balance, ND filters and D-Log 2.

It is not as effortless as an iPhone, but it is hardly the control panel of a nuclear submarine.

You Will Need a Battery Solution

The main purchase warning is battery life.

Around 90 minutes of continuous mixed use is acceptable for a camera this small, but it is not enough for serious all-day filming.

Anyone planning to use it for travel, events or professional content should also buy:

• A battery grip
• A compact USB-C power bank
• Or both

The omission of an extended battery handle from the Vlog Combo remains disappointing. It is the accessory many creators will need first, yet DJI leaves it outside the box like an optional roof on a new car.

This does not make the camera difficult to live with, but it should be included in your budget.

Think Carefully About the External Monitor

The optional external display is less essential.

It can help with framing and self-recording, particularly when the camera is positioned at an awkward angle. However, the small screen, limited brightness and lack of stronger log-monitoring tools prevent it from becoming a proper professional controller.

Most users will be fine with the built-in touchscreen.

I would only consider the external monitor if you regularly:

• Film yourself from a tripod
• Mount the camera in unusual positions
• Build the Pocket 4P into a larger rig
• Need to view the image away from the main screen

Even then, it is a convenience rather than a must-have accessory.

Consider a Phone Instead When Convenience Is Everything

The Pocket 4P is not the correct choice for everyone.

A smartphone may be better when you want:

• Instant access
• No separate camera to charge
• Immediate editing and sharing
• Aggressive automatic processing
• No exposed gimbal to protect
• The simplest possible recording experience

An iPhone is faster to pull out and better connected to everything else in your life.

However, speed is not the only measure of a camera.

The Pocket 4P offers mechanical stabilisation, a larger sensor, proper log recording, stronger manual control and two useful focal lengths. It gives you an image that can be shaped rather than one that has already been aggressively decided by a phone’s software.

For quick clips, use the phone.

For footage you genuinely care about, the Pocket 4P offers far more.

Consider an Action Camera for Rough Conditions

The exposed gimbal means the Pocket 4P is not suited to every environment.

An action camera remains the better choice for:

• Heavy rain
• Mud
• Dust
• Water sports
• Mountain biking
• Helmet mounting
• Situations involving regular impacts

The Pocket 4P needs to be treated like a camera rather than a small plastic brick you can launch into the ocean.

Its mechanical stabilisation produces smoother and more natural movement, but that gimbal is also vulnerable. A proper case is essential, and the camera should not be carried loose beside keys or other hard objects.

Consider a Mirrorless Camera When Maximum Quality Matters

The Pocket 4P is impressive, but it does not make larger cameras obsolete.

A mirrorless system remains better when you need:

• Interchangeable lenses
• Stronger low-light performance
• Greater control over depth of field
• Professional autofocus options
• Larger monitoring tools
• Longer recording sessions
• Higher-quality still photography

The Pocket 4P wins through portability and speed rather than absolute capability.

The question is whether the extra quality of a larger setup is worth the additional size and effort. For many everyday shoots, the answer will be no.

A camera left at home produces considerably worse footage than the smaller camera you actually carried.

Wait for Updates If Tracking Is Crucial

Most of the Pocket 4P’s weaknesses are annoyances rather than deal-breakers.

However, users who depend heavily on automatic tracking may want to see whether DJI improves ActiveTrack through firmware.

The current system can be excellent, but it occasionally loses the subject or locks onto something else in the scene. That is not ideal when filming alone and trusting the camera to manage the composition.

The rest of the camera is already highly capable. Tracking reliability is one of the few areas where waiting for software improvements may be sensible.

The Best Reasons to Buy It

The Pocket 4P makes the most sense when you want:

• Excellent video quality from a tiny camera
• Smooth mechanical stabilisation
• Wide and telephoto perspectives
• Strong log recording
• Flexible audio options
• Meaningful internal storage
• A camera that is easy to carry every day
• More control than a smartphone provides

It is particularly strong for travel, YouTube, social content, behind-the-scenes footage and use as a secondary production camera.

Reasons to Look Elsewhere

Another camera may suit you better when you prioritise:

• Complete weather resistance
• Extremely long battery life
• Perfectly reliable subject tracking
• Instant phone-style simplicity
• Interchangeable lenses
• Identical image quality at every focal length
• A large built-in screen

The Pocket 4P attempts to deliver an enormous amount inside a very small body. Inevitably, it cannot be perfect at everything.

So, Should You Buy It?

For most creators looking at this type of camera, yes.

The Pocket 4P produces a superb main-camera image, adds genuine flexibility through its telephoto lens and remains compact enough to carry almost anywhere.

It requires slightly more effort than filming on a phone, but the learning curve is reasonable. Existing Osmo Pocket users will feel at home, while newcomers should understand the basics after a couple of hours.

You will need to manage the battery, protect the gimbal and learn a few quirks around the dual-lens system. ActiveTrack could also be more reliable, and some accessories feel less polished than the camera itself.

But these weaknesses sit around an excellent core.

The Pocket 4P is one of those rare cameras that can make filming easier without making the results look cheaper. It gives you much of the freedom of a phone, much of the control of a larger camera and a stabilised image that neither can easily replicate on its own.

Buy it for the image, stay for the portability and budget for a battery grip.

Verdict

The DJI Pocket 4P is one of the most impressive small cameras I have used, even if it occasionally feels as though the hardware department finished its work before the software team had returned from lunch.

Its greatest strength is the image from the one-inch main sensor. D-Log 2 produces excellent dynamic range, strong detail and enough flexibility to properly shape the footage in post-production. Bright skies, darker interiors and difficult mixed lighting are handled with a level of confidence that feels slightly ridiculous coming from something this small.

The 60mm telephoto lens also adds far more than a simple specification to advertise on the box. It gives you genuine visual variety, allowing the Pocket 4P to capture wide establishing shots, tighter portraits and detail footage without carrying another camera or lens.

The two lenses are not perfectly matched, however. The main camera produces the stronger image, offers D-Log 2 and performs better in lower light. The telephoto lens uses a different log profile and requires more care when matching exposure and colour.

That sounds complicated, but it becomes manageable quickly. Anyone familiar with an earlier Osmo Pocket should feel comfortable almost immediately, while new users will probably understand the basics after an hour or two.

What the Pocket 4P Gets Right

The Pocket 4P delivers where it matters most:

• Outstanding image quality from the main sensor
• Useful wide and telephoto focal lengths
• Excellent mechanical stabilisation
• Fast and meaningful internal storage
• Clean wireless microphone integration
• Multichannel audio recording
• Logical menus and custom presets
• A compact design that is easy to carry

It can replace a much larger setup for travel videos, social content, YouTube reviews and everyday filmmaking.

That does not mean it replaces every mirrorless camera. Larger systems still offer interchangeable lenses, stronger low-light performance and greater control over depth of field. But the Pocket 4P is far more likely to be in your bag when something worth filming actually happens.

What Still Needs Work

The frustrations are mostly found around the edges.

ActiveTrack can frame a subject beautifully, but it is not reliable enough to trust without occasionally checking the screen. The external monitor feels underdeveloped, battery life is merely adequate and the Vlog Combo really should include an extended battery handle.

The biggest weaknesses are:

• ActiveTrack occasionally losing the subject
• Different image characteristics between the two lenses
• Limited D-Log 2 support on the telephoto camera
• Shorter battery life during demanding recording
• An external monitor that feels too basic
• Slightly aggressive processing in the standard colour profile

Most of these issues could improve through firmware. The camera already has the hardware required to be excellent. It simply needs DJI to polish how the various systems work together.

The Bottom Line

The DJI Pocket 4P is not perfect, but it is remarkably capable.

Its main camera produces superb footage, the telephoto lens adds real creative value and the gimbal remains one of the best reasons to choose a dedicated Pocket camera over a phone.

Battery life could be better. Tracking needs more consistency. The two lenses should work together more seamlessly, and some of the accessories feel like early drafts rather than finished products.

None of that changes the fact that the Pocket 4P can capture footage that looks far better than something this small has any right to produce.

It is compact enough for everyday use, powerful enough for serious projects and approachable enough that most people will understand it quickly.

The Pocket 4P may still need a few software updates, but the foundation is excellent. DJI has built a tiny camera with enormous ability, and once its remaining rough edges are smoothed out, it could become the pocket filmmaking camera to beat.