For short film creators who pursue lightweight and high-quality images, lightweight gimbal cameras have always been an indispensable piece of equipment. Recently, DJI officially launched the new Osmo Pocket 4P in Hong Kong. With its impressive hardware upgrade, it quickly attracted widespread discussion in the local filmmaking circle. While maintaining the consistent lightweight and portability of the Pocket series, the new generation model introduces a dual-lens system for the first time and brings a maximum 12x zoom shooting function, providing greater room for daily street photography, travel recording and even V-Log creation.
In terms of body design, the addition of dual lenses will inevitably cause the top center of gravity to be slightly increased compared to the previous generation. You will feel a slight weight shift when you hold it in your hand. However, as long as it is used with a dedicated external handle, the overall grip balance will be greatly improved. In terms of operating interface, the body continues to be equipped with a practical two-inch rotatable touch screen. In response to the current hot social media ecosystem, users only need to switch the screen to portrait orientation, and the system will automatically support 9:16 ratio and 3K image quality recording, seamlessly meeting the current direct-screen short film creation needs.
As for the actual photography power that everyone is most concerned about, the quality of the new three-fold mid-focus lens is quite solid. Even when zooming at high magnifications in a handheld state, the powerful three-axis gimbal anti-shock system can still ensure smooth and smooth images. Coupled with the blessing of a large photosensitive element, the noise control in low-light environments at night is also excellent. The only thing that needs attention during the actual measurement is that when recording 4K video and zooming across lenses, there will occasionally be a slight lag between optical and digital switching, but the overall operation is still smooth.
Evaluation summary
Based on all aspects of measured performance, Osmo Pocket 4P has successfully achieved a good balance between lightweight design and professional picture quality. It retains the core portability and strong shock resistance of the Pocket series, and at the same time, through dual lenses and high-magnification zoom, it greatly improves the flexibility of stand-alone creation. This new machine is undoubtedly an attractive upgrade option for Vloggers and short film creators who prefer to travel light. However, due to the overwhelming response to new car launches, supply in the local market is currently relatively tight. Users who are interested in purchasing may need to pay more attention to restock notifications from various retail channels.
