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DJI Osmo Pocket 2 Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340Video resolution:4KBattery life:140 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

DJI Osmo Pocket 2 Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
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80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 69% of action-cameras
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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30%

5.8

Video

22%

7.3

Photo

14%

4.1

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.0

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.4

Display & Design

â–²Better than 60% of action-cameras
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 7,783 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 85% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera DJI Osmo Pocket 2

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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30%

5.8

Video

22%

7.3

Photo

14%

4.1

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.0

Battery

11%

6.4

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.4

Display & Design

6.0
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 7,783 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 2 has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than 85.5% of action cameras.
9.4
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.2
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 69.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 18.4% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
240 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 240 fps, which is higher than that of 85.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 14.6% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
Video bitrate
100 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 100 Mbps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 16.7% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
64 MP
Main camera megapixels
64 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 64 MP, which is higher than that of 97.2% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/1.7"
Sensor size
1/1.7"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/1.7", which is larger than that of 83.7% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/1.8, which is wider than that of 97.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 1% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
64 MP
Photo resolution
64 MP
This action camera captures photos at 64 MP, which is higher than 96.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
93 °
Field of view
93 °
This action camera has a field of view of 93 °, which is narrower than that of 95.8% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
1.08 inch
Screen size
1.08 inch
This action camera has a 1.08 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 81.4% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
GPS
no
GPS
no
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 41.6% of action cameras.
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Battery life
140 min
Battery life
140 min
This action camera runs for 140 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 79.3% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 2.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
875 mAh
Battery power
875 mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 875 mAh, which is lower than that of 84.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of action cameras.
Charging time
1.22 h
Charging time
1.22 h
This action camera charges in 1.22 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 82.2% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 0.7% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Not waterproof without a separate case, up to 60 with optional waterproof case
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C, which is higher than that of 23.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 50.4% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 22% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 2 vs the average action camera

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  • 1 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    1.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.8 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    1.8 f vs 2.8 f
  • 52 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (64 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    64 MP vs 12 MP
  • Higher sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.7"
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.7", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.7" vs 1/2.3"
  • 180 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    240 fps vs 60 fps
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 50 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    140 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (140 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    140 min vs 90 min
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    64 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (64 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    64 MP vs 12 MP
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
    Supported through DJI Mimo.
  • 12.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
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    When it matters
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    DJI Osmo Pocket 2
    the average action camera
    DJI Osmo Pocket 2 has a higher user score than the average action camera (8.97 vs 8.000).
    8.97 vs 8
  • 39.3% more popular
    DJI Osmo Pocket 2 is more popular than the average action camera (9.44 vs 6.8).
    9.44 vs 6.78
  • 180 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    240 fps vs 60 fps
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Built-in live streaming
    First-party live streaming
    yes
    This action camera supports built-in live streaming, the average action camera does not. 28.7% of action cameras support built-in live streaming.
    Supported through DJI Mimo.
  • 66.7% higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    100 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    100 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • Continuous AF for video
    Continuous autofocus for video
    yes
    This action camera supports continuous autofocus in video, the average action camera does not. 1.8% of action cameras support continuous autofocus in video.
    Continuous tracking autofocus is supported.
  • 1 f wider main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    1.8 f
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.8 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    1.8 f vs 2.8 f
  • 52 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    64 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (64 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    64 MP vs 12 MP
  • Higher sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.7"
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.7", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.7" vs 1/2.3"
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    64 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (64 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    64 MP vs 12 MP
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    This action camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average action camera does not. 3.6% of action cameras include an in-camera panorama mode.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    This action camera supports touch autofocus, the average action camera does not. 1.8% of action cameras include this feature.
  • Supports AF tracking
    AF tracking
    yes
    This action camera supports AF tracking, the average action camera does not. 2.4% of action cameras support AF tracking.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2020 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in October 2020.
    2020 vs 2018
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 50 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    140 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (140 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    140 min vs 90 min
  • 0.78 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.22 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (1.2 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    1.22 h vs 2 h
  • 128 GB larger microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    256 GB
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
    Mechanical gimbal; digital stabilization only in Hyperlapse mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 77 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    93 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (93 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    93 ° vs 170 °
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 325 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    875 mAh min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (875 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    875 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 46% smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.08 inch
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.1 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.08 inch vs 2 inch
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    Not waterproof without a separate case, up to 60 with optional waterproof case
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 36% more expensive
    DJI Osmo Pocket 2 is more expensive than the average action camera (£340 vs £250).
    £340 vs £250
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
    Mechanical gimbal; digital stabilization only in Hyperlapse mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 77 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    93 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (93 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    93 ° vs 170 °
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • No burst mode
    Burst shooting mode
    no
    This action camera does not support burst shooting, the average action camera does. 79% of action cameras support burst shooting.
  • 46% smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.08 inch
    This action camera has a lower screen size than the average action camera (1.1 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    1.08 inch vs 2 inch
  • 15.3% heavier
    Weight
    117 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (117 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    117 g vs 101.5 g
  • 325 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    875 mAh min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (875 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    875 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    Not waterproof without a separate case, up to 60 with optional waterproof case
    0 m vs 1 m

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Based on 7,783 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about DJI Osmo Pocket 2

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design that easily fits into a pocket
  • Excellent 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilization providing very smooth video
  • High-quality 4K video recording at 60fps with a 100Mbps bitrate
  • Wide 20mm focal length lens which is highly flattering for vlogging and close-ups
  • Sharp 64-megapixel still photography capability with high detail retention
  • Discreet profile that does not draw unwanted public attention while filming
  • Upgraded multi-directional microphone system delivering clear reference audio

What we don't like about DJI Osmo Pocket 2

  • Short built-in battery life that depletes rapidly when recording in 4K resolution
  • Tiny integrated LCD touchscreen that makes adjusting advanced settings difficult
  • Poor low-light noise handling and low dynamic range in high-contrast scenes
  • The camera gets noticeably hot to the touch during extended shooting sessions
  • Lack of built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or headphone jack without buying external accessories
  • Non-removable battery design preventing the use of swappable spare cells
  • Fragile physical build compared to rugged action cameras due to the exposed gimbal arm

Verdict

The DJI Pocket 2 is a highly portable, palm-sized camera featuring an integrated 3-axis motorized gimbal that ensures cinematic video stabilization. It is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 64MP high-resolution stills and 4K video at 60fps with a 100Mbps bitrate. Key characteristics include a wide 20mm f/1.8 lens for an expansive 93° field of view, Hybrid AF 2.0 for fast focusing, and a quad-microphone array with DJI Matrix Stereo for immersive audio. Major pros include its exceptional pocketability, smooth physical stabilization compared to digital alternatives, and versatile creative modes like ActiveTrack 3.0, Motionlapse, and 8x digital zoom. However, notable cons include its lack of native waterproofing, a very small 1.08-inch touchscreen that can be difficult to navigate, and the tendency for the unit to heat up significantly during extended 4K recording sessions.

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