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DJI Osmo 360vsDJI Osmo Pocket 3: Which to Buy?

Both DJI cameras use a 1-inch sensor, a 2-inch touchscreen and 10-bit color, so image quality is close. The split is shape and purpose: the Osmo 360 is a rugged 360-degree action camera, while the Osmo Pocket 3 is a handheld gimbal camera built for upright shooting and slow motion.

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Biggest differences

  • Max photo resolution

    DJI Osmo 360 leads

    12.8×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo 360120 MP
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 39.4 MP

  • Max frame rate at 4K

    DJI Osmo 360 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo 360120 fps
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 360 fps

  • Max digital zoom

    DJI Osmo Pocket 3 leads

    4×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo 3601 x
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 34 x

  • Max frame rate

    DJI Osmo Pocket 3 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo 360120 fps
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 3240 fps

Features not all of them have

HDR video

  • DJI Osmo 360✕
  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3✓

RAW photos

  • DJI Osmo 360✕
  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3✓

Removable battery

  • DJI Osmo 360✓
  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3✕

Where each one wins

  • DJI Osmo 360

    • Aperture
    • Max video resolution
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max video bitrate
    • Max photo resolution
    • Rear screen brightness
    • Width
    • Height
    • Waterproof depth
    • Min operating temperature
    • Max operating temperature
    • Battery capacity
    • Claimed max recording time
    • Removable battery
    • Built-in storage
    • Wi-Fi standard

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    • Launch price
    • Max frame rate
    • HDR video
    • Max digital zoom
    • RAW photos
    • Weight
    • Depth

What both have

  • Sensor size1 in
  • Color bit depth10-bit
  • Log profile✓
  • Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapse
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Rear screen size2 in
  • Front screen size0 in
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Memory card slot✓
  • Max memory card size1,024 GB
  • Live streaming resolution1080p
  • External microphoneBuilt-in

Every spec

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SpecDJI Osmo 360DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date—Not published
Launch price549.99 USD519 USD1
Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size1 in1 in
Aperture1.9 f2 f
Field of view360 °Not published
Video

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Max video resolution8K4K
Max frame rate at 4K120 fps60 fps
Max frame rate120 fps240 fps
Max video bitrate170 Mbps130 Mbps
Video codecsHEVCH.264, HEVC
Color bit depth10-bit10-bit
Log profileYesYes
HDR videoNoYes
Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapseTime-lapse, hyperlapse2
Pre-recordingYesNot published
Max digital zoom1 x4 x
Photo

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Max photo resolution120 MP9.4 MP
RAW photosNoYes
Stabilization

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Image stabilizationIn-cameraIn-camera
Horizon lockYesNot published
Screens

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Rear screen size2 in2 in
Front screen size0 in0 in3
Rear screen brightness800 nits700 nits
Rear touchscreenYesYes
Front touchscreenNoNo4
Body & durability

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Weight183 g179 g
Width36.3 mm42.2 mm
Height81 mm139.7 mm
Depth61 mm33.5 mm
Waterproof depth10 m0 m
Waterproof depth with caseNot publishedNot published
Min operating temperature-20 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature45 °C40 °C
Battery

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Battery capacity1,950 mAh1,300 mAh
Claimed max recording time190 min166 min
Removable batteryYesNo
Claimed recording time at 4KNot publishedNot published
Storage

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Built-in storage105 GB0 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Max memory card size1,024 GB1,024 GB
Connectivity

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GPSNoneNot published
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Live streaming resolution1080p1080p
Audio

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External microphoneBuilt-inBuilt-in
Notes on 4 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Launch price: Launch-era basic-kit price per PCMag (Oct 2023); DJI's store now lists the base unit at USD $439.
  2. 2DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Time-lapse modes: DJI's modes: Timelapse (fixed camera), Hyperlapse and Motionlapse (gimbal waypoint moves); no night-lapse listed.
  3. 3DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Front screen size: No dedicated front screen; the single 2-inch rotatable touchscreen also serves selfie use.
  4. 4DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Front touchscreen: No dedicated front screen, so there is no front touchscreen.

Video: resolution vs slow motion

The Osmo 360 captures 8K and doubles the 4K frame rate of the Pocket 3, so it gives you room to reframe a shot after the fact and smoother 4K action. Its 170 Mbps bitrate leaves more data per second for editing.

The Pocket 3 answers with 240 fps at lower resolution and HDR video, which the Osmo 360 lacks. If you want real slow motion or footage that holds up in bright contrasty light without grading, that matters more than pixel count.

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Video: resolution vs slow motion

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Photo and color

The Osmo 360 wins on stills by a wide margin, at 120 MP against 9.4 MP, and both shoot 10-bit with a log profile for grading. For large prints or cropping into a frame, the 360 is the obvious pick.

The Pocket 3 shoots RAW photos; the Osmo 360 does not. If you edit stills yourself rather than accepting the camera's JPEG processing, that single difference can outweigh the resolution gap.

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Photo and color

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Durability and operating range

The Osmo 360 is waterproof to 10 m without a case and works from -20 °C to 45 °C. The Pocket 3 has no waterproof rating and stops at 0 °C, so rain, surf and winter shoots are out.

The Pocket 3 is thinner and a hair lighter, but the 360's smaller footprint in the other two dimensions makes it easier to mount. For anyone shooting outdoors in bad conditions, the choice is already made.

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Durability and operating range

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Battery and storage

The Osmo 360 runs longer on a charge, holds a bigger battery and lets you swap it, plus it ships with 105 GB of built-in storage. That combination means fewer stops to offload cards and no dead-camera moment mid-day.

The Pocket 3's battery is sealed in, so once it drains you charge rather than swap. Neither has published a 4K runtime figure, so treat the headline recording times as best-case.

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Which is best for sports and travel?

The Osmo 360 is the action camera here: waterproof, cold-tolerant, removable battery, 360-degree capture and horizon lock, which keeps the frame level as the camera rolls. Mount it on a helmet or bar and fix the framing later.

The Pocket 3 suits walking, talking and handheld travel footage where the rotatable screen and gimbal-style stability do the work. Its 4x digital zoom also gives more reach than the 360's 1x.

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The Verdict

Buy the DJI Osmo 360 if you shoot action, water or cold weather and want 360-degree footage you can reframe later. Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 if you shoot handheld, want slow motion, HDR and RAW stills, and never plan to get the camera wet.

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Where to buy

  • DJI Osmo 360

    Best for Action, water and cold-weather shooters who want 360-degree capture

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  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    Best for Handheld vlogging and travel with slow motion, HDR and RAW stills

FAQ

Does the DJI Osmo 360 have a front screen?

No. Neither camera has a dedicated front screen, so selfie framing relies on the single 2-inch rotatable touchscreen. The Osmo 360's screen is the brighter of the two at 800 nits [rear screen brightness].

Can the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 shoot in the rain?

No. It has no waterproof rating, and its minimum operating temperature is 0 °C, so rain and freezing conditions are outside its range. The Osmo 360 is rated to 10 m underwater and works down to -20 °C.

Which camera has a removable battery?

Only the DJI Osmo 360. The Pocket 3's battery is built in, so you recharge instead of swapping, and its capacity is smaller.

Do both support memory cards?

Yes, both have a card slot and accept cards up to 1,024 GB. The Osmo 360 also includes 105 GB of built-in storage, so you can start shooting before buying a card.

Which has better connectivity?

The DJI Osmo 360, which uses Wi-Fi 6 versus Wi-Fi 5 on the Pocket 3, meaning faster wireless transfers and smoother app monitoring. Both live stream at 1080p.

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