DJI barely had the Osmo Pocket 4 on store shelves before the Pro version started leaking. Fresh images hit on April 17 showing a 4P variant with two distinct camera modules on the front of the handle, and the details are lining up with months of rumor chatter about a true zoom-capable pocket gimbal. If you just preordered a Pocket 4, do not check your email.
Two Lenses, One Gimbal Head
The headline feature is obvious from the leaked photos. The Osmo Pocket 4P has two separate camera modules stacked on the gimbal head, and the second one is widely expected to be a 3x optical zoom telephoto paired with the primary ultrawide. This is the same basic concept Insta360 is teasing with the Luna Ultra, except DJI has been quietly working toward it since the Pocket 3 and clearly has the engineering muscle to pull it off first.
Actual optical zoom on a device this small is a meaningful jump. The digital zoom on the standard Pocket 4 is fine for casual use, but if you have ever tried to punch in on a subject at a distance, you know it falls apart fast. A real telephoto lens with proper optics changes what you can shoot without pulling out a second camera.
Specs Lining Up Around the Base Model
The leaks and rumors are pointing to most of the core hardware carrying over from the base Osmo Pocket 4. That means a 1-inch CMOS sensor on a three-axis mechanical gimbal, 4K recording up to 240fps, 14 stops of dynamic range, 10-bit D-Log color, ActiveTrack 7.0, and the rotatable touchscreen. The differentiator is almost entirely the second lens and whatever processing DJI has to add to handle dual-camera workflows.
This is a smart approach from a product perspective. Keep the base model as the mass-market vlogging camera at $499, and charge a premium for the Pro version that adds real optical reach. We have seen Apple and Samsung do this with their phones for years, and it clearly works.
Pricing and Timeline
The chatter is pointing to around $700 for the Pocket 4P, which puts it roughly $200 above the standard Pocket 4. Launch window looks like summer 2026, with some reports pointing specifically to June. That timeline would give DJI a clean runway where the standard Pocket 4 owns the stage for a few weeks before the Pro version shows up to upsell existing fans.
The US Problem Is Not Going Away
Here is the bitter part. The standard Pocket 4 was blocked from US release because of FCC regulations, and there is no indication that the 4P is going to dodge the same fate. American creators who want either version are looking at European retailers, grey market resellers, or a trip across the border. For a camera company that has been dominating the creator segment for years, this is a serious problem, and it is not going to get better while the regulatory situation stays where it is.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is the obvious comparison, and the rumored specs are remarkably close on paper. Insta360 is also teasing dual lenses with optical zoom, a similar sensor class, and a similar battery. The difference is going to come down to color science, autofocus reliability, and the software ecosystem around each product. DJI has years of refinement on LightCut and its post-production pipeline. Insta360 has the Insta360 Studio and a strong history of processing tricks. We genuinely think either could win on the right day.
For anyone already invested in the DJI ecosystem, the Pocket 4P is going to be the obvious upgrade path. If you are starting from scratch, this is the first time in years that the pocket gimbal category has real competition.
Who This Is For
Run-and-gun content creators, solo vloggers, and travel shooters who have been waiting for a compact camera with actual zoom reach. If you have been carrying a Pocket 3 alongside a mirrorless just to get tighter shots, the 4P is the device that makes the second camera optional for the first time.
Our Take
We are watching this one closely. If DJI can land the telephoto image quality close to the primary lens, the Pocket 4P becomes the obvious flagship in the vlogging category. The risk is the usual optical compromise trade-off in a small body, and we are reserving judgment until we see real footage. What we do know is that buying a standard Pocket 4 today, if you can even find one in your region, means you are going to spend the next two months watching the 4P roll out and wondering if you should have waited.
Are you team wait-for-the-Pro or team buy-now-upgrade-later? Let us know what you would do.