Vlog anytime, anywhere with the DJI osmo pocket 2!

The DJI Pocket 2 is a second-generation all-in-one camera with a built in three axis stabilizer. The second edition to the Osmo Pocket, the camera remains roughly the same size as the original but features a larger sensor, a wider lens, an improved autofocus system, more microphones, and the ability to shoot higher-quality photos and videos.

The camera remains incredibly easy to use and is a great option for vloggers and content-creators who need to capture stabilized video and don’t want to be carrying lots of gear.

Key Specifications:

• 1/1.7” CMOS sensor
• 20mm (equiv.) F1.8 lens
• 64MP and 16MP photo modes
• Video: 4K/60p, 2.7K/60p, 1080/60p
• 8x zoom (64MP mode), 4x lossless zoom in 1080p or 16MP mode
• Panorama modes in 3×3 and 180°
• 4 microphones with directional audio and sound tracking
• Micro SD slot up to 256 GB
• 140 min. battery life (1080/24p)
• Weight: 117 g
• Dimensions: 124.7×38.1×30 mm
• HDR Video: 2.7K/30p (arriving in a future firmware update)

Design

The design of the Pocket 2 is similar to the original but now includes a Mini Control Stick that seats into the area previously for a smartphone connection.

The Pocket’s power button is on the right side of the camera, and the micro SD card slides into a slot on the left. The bottom left record button records video or shoots stills, and the button next to it allows you to swap between the two modes easily.

The Pocket 2 now has the ability to pause recording while shooting video by pressing and holding the record button.

Touchscreen controls allow you to access additional shooting modes (slow-mo, timelapse, pano, HDR Video), customize the Mini Control Stick settings, select recording resolution, review files, and access Pro Mode.

The Pocket 2 has been redesigned so that the wrist strap can attach to the camera instead of just the carrying case. It’s a small upgrade but a useful one.

The Pocket has a detachable base that can be swapped out for a base with a tripod mount or an accessory called the Do-It-All handle ($99), which turns the Pocket into a live streaming tool and allows you to use it with the DJI Mimo app without attaching your phone to the camera.

Video

When the original Pocket launched, it was clearly aimed at vloggers who needed stabilized footage while they walked-and-talked. The newer version has a wider 20mm F1.8 lens and a larger sensor, making it a much better option for those who need stabilized footage of themselves.

The Pocket 2 has two additional mics, bringing the total to four, and features directional audio. With a future update, a new feature called SoundTrack will allow those microphones to follow whatever is making noise in a scene. The additional mics and new audio features make for recordings that sound better than what you might be able to get with a smartphone.

The Pocket 2 can record 4K video up to 60fps at a 100Mbps bitrate. The Pocket’s stabilization remains one of its most impressive features. It’s much easier to use than larger gimbals but just as reliable. The camera is drop-aware, and It will shut itself off if it thinks the gimbal is in danger.

Photos

Still image quality is better when compared to the original Osmo Pocket, partly due to the larger 1/1.7” sensor and faster F1.8 lens. If you swap the camera into PRO mode, you can capture Raw DNG files that clock in around 127.7 MB each. It’s a big leap in quality from the 12MP files on the original Pocket.

The Pocket 2 has the ability to shoot 3x3 panoramas in addition to the 180º panoramas. The 180º panorama shoots four photos and stitches them into one long image, The process is fast, and stitching is all done within the Mimo app.

In Conclusion, The Pocket 2 improves many of the original Osmo Pocket's problems, which was a great tool to capture stabilized video footage quickly, but which had notable limitations. The larger sensor, faster and wider lens, improved autofocus capabilities, and additional mics make this a better tool for content creators, vloggers, and possibly even professional shooters.

The zooming capabilities and the Mini Control Stick accessory are incredibly useful. The ability to shoot 64MP Raw images with the Pocket is a massive leap from the original, but the loss in quality at 8x zoom is noticeable. The Pocket remains small and simple to operate and isn’t as intimidating to use as larger gimbals on the market.

PROS	CONS
Stabilized 4K video footage	Image quality drops when zoomed
Mini Control Stick with zoom capabilities	Still feels unbalanced when a smartphone is attached
Optional Do-It-All handle
Live streaming capability (requires Do-It-All handle)
Improved audio quality
Improved autofocus
Redesigned control buttons
Responsive touchscreen controls