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The new improved Osmo Pocket 2 was officially released today. Unfortunately, the great specs are paired with a spicy price tag too. In this article, we will try to discover if there are any good Osmo Pocket 2 alternatives for less money.
DJI is best known as the dominant market leader in drone technology, but it also has a wide range of handheld stabilizers for land-based photography with smartphones and cameras of all sizes. Back in December 2018, the original Osmo Pocket was the first palm-sized gimbal that has a built-in 4K camera and it was shortly followed by Xiaomi’s FIMI Palm gimbal.
The Osmo Pocket 2 combines a three-axis mechanical gimbal, with a 64MP camera built around a 1/1.7-inch sensor and a small live-view touchscreen. In contrast, the Feiyu Pocket gimbal has only an 8.5MP sensor, and the FIMI Palm only a 12MP one.
The second-generation DJI OP measures 124.7×38.1×30 mm and weighs 117 grams. It fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is perfect for slipping into your pocket. By comparison, the Feiyu Pocket has a size of 124.5 x 40.5 x 30 and a weight of 115 grams.
The OP2 camera has a focal length equivalent to 20mm, a field of view of 93 degrees, and an f/1.8 aperture. It can shoot 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) footage with up to 60fps and 100Mbps. 1080p Full HD footage can be recorded at up to 2400p for 8x slow-motion playback. The new Osmo Pocket 2 features 8X digital zoom, which is 2 times more compared to its contenders.
Battery life
While the Osmo Pocket 2 is powered by a built-in 875mAh battery, its two biggest rivals by an 875mAh respectively a 1000mAh. In terms of working time, the Feiyu Pocket gimbal with more than 3 hours battery life promises the most. Unfortunately, all 3 pocket gimbals have an integrated battery that can’t be replaced by the owner.
Osmo Pocket 2 vs Feiyu Pocket vs FiMI Palm: In-Depth Comparison Guide
In the table below I will try to compare the most important specs of each pocket gimbal. I highlighted with red where the new DJI Osmo Pocket 2 excels, with green where the Feiyu Pocket shines, and with blue the FiMI Palm’s absolute pros.
| Osmo Pocket 2 | Feiyu Pocket | Fimi Palm | |
| Dimensions | 124.7×38.1×30 mm | 124.5×40.5×30 mm | 127x31x23 mm |
| Weight | 117g / 4.12 oz | 115g / 4.06oz | 120 g / 4.23 oz |
| Stabilization | 3-axis mechanical | 3-axis mechanical | 3-axis mechanical |
| Gimbal range | Pan: -250°-+90° Tilt: -180°-+70° Roll: ±90° |
Pan: -254°–+60° Tilt: -140°–+140° Roll: -90°–+90° |
Pan: -245° – +65° Tilt: -105° – +105° Roll: -90° – +90° |
| Gimbal modes | Follow, Tilt Locked and FPV | 360° POV all-follow mode Two basic follow modes |
Follow, Pitch Lock, FPV and All Locked |
| Controls | Mode & Shutter buttons + Optional 5-way joystick | Mode + Shutter buttons | 5-way joystick + Shutter button |
| Display | 1.3″ Touchscreen | 1.3″ Touchscreen | 1.22″ Touchscreen |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7″ CMOS | 1/2.5″ CMOS | 1/2.3″ CMOS |
| Resolution | 64MP | 8.5MP | 12MP |
| LENS FOV | 93° | 120° | 128° |
| Max video resolution | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] |
| Max bit-rate | 100 Mbps | 120 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | – | 4 X |
| Built-in mic | Yes, DJI Matrix Stereo |
Yes | Yes |
| Wireless connectivity | No | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Type-C | Type-C | Type-C |
| Tripod mount | Yes, adapter | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 875 mAh | 875 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Run time | 140 minutes | 270 minutes | 240 minutes |
| Price | $349 | $225 | $159 |
Bottom line
I hope I managed to give you a bit of an overview on what’s similar and what’s different between these 3 pocket gimbals. With a 64MP sensor, the Osmo Pocket 2 seems to be the most versatile stabilizer right now. On the other hand, advertised for only $159, the FIMI Palm is the most affordable 4K gimbal that you can buy at the moment.
