Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Our Director of Video and Social, Mykim Dang had 48 hours with a pre-production unit of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P — and the whole time, she kept asking one question: could this replace the camera already in her pocket, her iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Quick disclaimer: this is a pre-production unit, so accessories and firmware could change before launch, and DJI has confirmed it will not be sold in the US — it's launching in the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia only.
She's reviewing this from the POV of an everyday social content creator with a filmmaking background, testing it the way she actually works: no rig, no monitor, grab and go. In this video, she covers:
The dual-lens setup — a 20mm wide and 60mm portrait lens, and DJI's lossless zoom claim between them
The built-in 3-axis mechanical gimbal and how it changed my walking b-roll
DJI's claimed 17 stops of dynamic range and the new 10-bit D-Log 2 color profile
Solo-shooter workflow details: rotate-to-record, the remote control, and the fill light accessory
Her honest verdict on whether it replaces an iPhone for social-first shooting
Chapters
0:00 Intro — 48 hours, one question
0:20 Pre-production & US availability disclaimer
0:40 Dual lens: 20mm wide + 60mm portrait
1:15 Built-in 3-axis gimbal vs. iPhone stabilization
1:45 Dynamic range & D-Log 2 color profile
2:15 Solo creator workflow: remote, fill light, rotate-to-record
2:40 Final verdict: Does it replace my iPhone?
2:55 What's next / your feature requests
Have questions about the Osmo Pocket 4P, or want us to test a specific competitor? Drop it in the comments — we're planning to cover more of these pocket gimbal cameras soon.
Subscribe to DPReview for more hands-on camera reviews, comparisons, and gear breakdowns.
#DJIOsmoPocket4P #DJI #iPhone17ProMax #CameraReview #Filmmaking #contentcreator
Special thanks to Hyperlyte for the additional b-roll assist. Follow him here: youtube.com/@UCQJ7NtjRUgpsQGthRu0tavQ
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Our Director of Video and Social, Mykim Dang had 48 hours with a pre-production unit of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P — and the whole time, she kept asking one question: could this replace the camera already in her pocket, her iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Quick disclaimer: this is a pre-production unit, so accessories and firmware could change before launch, and DJI has confirmed it will not be sold in the US — it's launching in the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia only.
She's reviewing this from the POV of an everyday social content creator with a filmmaking background, testing it the way she actually works: no rig, no monitor, grab and go. In this video, she covers:
The dual-lens setup — a 20mm wide and 60mm portrait lens, and DJI's lossless zoom claim between them
The built-in 3-axis mechanical gimbal and how it changed my walking b-roll
DJI's claimed 17 stops of dynamic range and the new 10-bit D-Log 2 color profile
Solo-shooter workflow details: rotate-to-record, the remote control, and the fill light accessory
Her honest verdict on whether it replaces an iPhone for social-first shooting
Chapters
0:00 Intro — 48 hours, one question
0:20 Pre-production & US availability disclaimer
0:40 Dual lens: 20mm wide + 60mm portrait
1:15 Built-in 3-axis gimbal vs. iPhone stabilization
1:45 Dynamic range & D-Log 2 color profile
2:15 Solo creator workflow: remote, fill light, rotate-to-record
2:40 Final verdict: Does it replace my iPhone?
2:55 What's next / your feature requests
Have questions about the Osmo Pocket 4P, or want us to test a specific competitor? Drop it in the comments — we're planning to cover more of these pocket gimbal cameras soon.
Subscribe to DPReview for more hands-on camera reviews, comparisons, and gear breakdowns.
#DJIOsmoPocket4P #DJI #iPhone17ProMax #CameraReview #Filmmaking #contentcreator
Special thanks to Hyperlyte for the additional b-roll assist. Follow him here: youtube.com/@UCQJ7NtjRUgpsQGthRu0tavQ
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