DJI took the stage at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 14 May to reveal the Osmo Pocket 4P, the most capable gimbal camera the company has ever built. Dual-lens setup, 3x optical zoom, and 10-bit D-Log2 colour recording are the headline upgrades over the standard Pocket 4. It runs on the same 1-inch sensor and ActiveTrack 7.0 as its sibling, but in nearly every other way, DJI is pushing this firmly into cinema territory. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, though early leaks based on Chinese retail listings suggest it could land significantly above the standard model. UK availability should be fine, and a June release window is looking increasingly likely.
What the Pocket 4P Actually Brings to the Table
Let’s be honest: the Cannes reveal was light on detail. Redsharknews called it “a bit of a damp squib,” and I don’t entirely disagree. We got the name, a very cinematic-sounding tagline, and some confirmed specs. Full pricing, configurations, and a proper spec sheet are still to come. So take the “17 stops of dynamic range” figure doing the rounds with a pinch of salt for now. It’s not confirmed.
What is confirmed is meaningful though. The dual-lens system is the biggest structural change. You get a wide main camera backed by a 3x optical telephoto, thought to be equivalent to around 60–70mm. That means proper background separation for portraits, tighter framing without the mushy digital zoom, and a lot more creative flexibility in a device that fits in your shirt pocket. Throw in the move to 10-bit D-Log2 and you’ve got genuine colour grading headroom that the standard Pocket 4, with its regular D-Log profile, simply doesn’t offer to the same degree.
DJI’s press release also highlights “cinematic-level dynamic range for rich tonal depth,” and the telephoto lens is specifically designed for more flattering portraits with natural skin tones and stronger background separation compared to the wider main camera. Whether the full specs back up the marketing language remains to be seen, but the foundations look solid.
Is This Actually Worth It for Social Video?
Here’s where I want to be straight with you. I own the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and it has been brilliant. I use it constantly for travel, day trips, and capturing the kind of spontaneous family moments that are gone before you can unpack anything larger. The footage is smooth, the colours are great straight out of camera, and it fits in my jeans pocket. For 90% of what I do with it, it’s more than enough.
The Pocket 4P is genuinely exciting, but it’s not trying to replace the Pocket 3 for that kind of casual, grab-and-go use. DJI has been pretty clear about who this is for: independent filmmakers, documentary creators, and vloggers who are already deep into colour grading workflows. If you’re shooting commercial work, brand content, or anything where post-production is part of the process, the D-Log2 headroom and dual-lens flexibility will genuinely earn their keep.
But if your output is Instagram Reels, YouTube shorts, TikTok clips, or family holiday footage, the honest answer is that the standard Pocket 4 at £429 will serve you just as well. Probably better in practical terms, because you’ll use it more freely without worrying about the investment. The Pocket 4P isn’t going to double the number of likes on your sunset video. It will give you better tools to work with in post, but only if you’re actually going to use them.
There’s also the pricing to consider. If the leaked figures are anything close to accurate, the 4P could land a fair chunk above the Pocket 4. That gap matters when you’re a working family trying to make sensible tech decisions.
My Verdict
The Pocket 4P looks like a genuinely impressive piece of kit, and when the full spec reveal and pricing land, I’ll be watching closely. The dual-lens system is a real upgrade, not marketing fluff. But this is a camera built for creators who are serious about their craft, not a replacement for the Pocket 3 or 4 for family vlogging and social content. If you’re already shooting and colour grading professionally, or you’re heading in that direction, it could be the most capable portable camera on the market. For everyone else, the standard Pocket 4 is still a brilliant buy. Honestly, so is the Pocket 3 if you can find it at a reduced price now.
What to Do Right Now
Wait. Full specs and pricing haven’t dropped yet. Keep an eye on DJI’s official channels for the proper announcement, which is likely in the next few weeks. If you need a gimbal camera now and you’re not a professional colour grader, the Pocket 4 is a solid buy today.
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