DJI MAVIC 2: PRO vs ZOOM - 4K Comparison

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In this video, I compare 4K footage shot on the Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic 2 Zoom. I explain the entire settings I used on these two new DJI drones and give you my recommendations for your DJI Mavic 2 drone.

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[techrandom]

Great video! and that lightning @6:12.
The Mavic 2 Pro's big benefit is 10bit which is only available in h.265 dlog-m or hlg and needs color grading. Then the zooms big benefit is the 2x optical 24->48mm zoom which beats out the Pros HQ 55° *39mm* .
I have yet to see a showdown style of h.265 profile comparisons (h.264 vs h.265 normal vs dlogm vs hlg) then basic editing tutorial. Then compare that to the BEST shots you can get with the Mavic 2 Zoom. (My goal is to figure out dlog-m or hlg one day) XD. *might need to wait for the dlogm/hlg barrel distortion firmware fix.

[jlsvnft]

I do have to admit that your vids of the M2P are more pleasing to the eye than others I have seen. It is warmer than the M2Z if you like that, I do not. I think the M2Z shows the real shades better. I don't think I'd be happy if every time I flew I would have to reset settings to get a true picture. I think the M2P is for people that spend more time in the edit room than out flying and filming, which is fine if that's what you are into. The M2Z has been a surprisingly "right out of the box" perfect drone/camera for me. I edit nothing and save all my vids. Along with the Zoom feature which is totally AWESOME, this has got to be the best in my opinion. But remember: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[davym]

This is the EXACT video I was looking for. Thanks a lot!

[digiteye]

Well you just convinced me that zoom isn't bad deal at all considering the optical zoom. For YouTube and similar applications the nuances that the pro has as advantage are negligible and the adjustable aperture seems to be the only thing that makes sense over the zoom

[UnkelBMW]

Good tutotiral, Greetings from Malaysia

[MrKuba]

To be honest, I don't understand why you performed the comparison like this. In the Zoom you can set any focal length, so the best way would be matching FOV to the Pro's current mode. Also, I would buy Zoom to shoot at 48mm most of the time, because it's its biggest advantage. And you only show wide angle...
As I wrote under your previous video, the most valuable comparison you can make of these drones, is to compare Pro's HQ mode and Zoom's 48mm.

[GaryFujiokaSr]

I'm leaning toward the Zoom so I can frame more easily but the Hassleblad camera and the 1-inch sensor is hard to argue with. Thanks for the comparison video. It's well done and helpful.

[steves]

Thanks Brett, but here’s a question you may not get asked often. Consider a use where “art” is not a factor and the user is looking only for the “best” individual frame/image quality when digitally zoomed in to a very high degree post-production. Of course “best” is still a balance between actual resolution, bit rate, frame rate (particularly for moving objects), light gathering/sensitivity etc.

For example, let’s assume you want to read the lettering on the side of a truck at 500 yards in early morning or late evening so light but not bright, and potentially shadows. From the same distance out, does the 2x Zoom more than outweigh the advantages of the Pro even in cropped view mode if my only interest is image clarity?

[nelsonmonterrubio]

Wow !

The way you said bye at the end was awesome! Lol😂. Great info thanks 👍🏻

[MrSoundboystudios]

Ok I have the Gen 1 Mavic Pro.
It’s great, but it’s getting old and I’m ready for a new one.
So go with the Hasablad or the Zoom ? I want the dolly zoom and to incorporate the zoom in or out effects paired with my other freehand skills. However, the Hasablad seems to be a beautiful lil camera with great dynamic range and rich warm open shadows and epic detail. Could always go the zooming effects in post, no ? Does it look the same? Does a dolly zoom in post look like the real thing ??? Thanks for the video and chance to have a look !

[mattkoenig]

Great footage Brett, thanks! I agree about the warmer feel of the Pro model over the Zoom and your shots between 2:43-2:49 might be the tipping point to pull the Pro trigger. So far haven't been able to make the Zoom shots feel like to pro in post with a couple screenshots... which isn't saying much given limited experience here.

Curious whether the Zoom can pull off a similar tone with a filter and adjustments as you mentioned later on in the clip, soooo... what's the plan for round two?

[Bill]

Naaa I like the zoom better. And with out filters. The zoom is worth the $$ the Pro is nice but without zoom feature not worth it. I'm a basic Hobbyist not a cinematic photographer.

[tonivd]

I wonder if you shoot in H.264 if it will be easier for an older MacBook to process. Great video by the way! I loved how you made the effort to shoot the videos side-by-side. What drone would you recommend for quality still photos and cinematic footage for minimal to basic editing and color correcting?

[FloridaLife]

The Mavics down sampling algorithm is crap (that's what makes the P4P footage so much better by comparison... The algorithm). And there is an big difference in quality between full FOV and HQ, since no down sampling is done (the crop is a 1:1 pixel ratio to 4K). Using water footage is a perfect way to show the quality difference between the Pro and Zoom. If you can't see the fairly substantial difference, or don't need it, then you may as well choose the Zoom. But if you are into color grading and do Post, then you can get the zoom and dolly zoom effects, with higher quality output, with the Pro. Cheers!

[nbdiscover]

Trank you very much for your film. Do you have an idea where i can get footage in dlog M 4k 10 bits to test how I can handle it? Thanks

[LuisAugustoSaumell]

Are they both same wide-angle perspective? Who manufactures the lenses and did you find quality lost during ZOOm

[lementa]

That were some sweeeet shots man. Loved the comparison, good job!

[Sparkingacrossamerica]

What’s the best settings for the zoom for 4K shooting during the day?

[nicktmv]

1:52 no the mavic 2 pro has 10 bit d-log while the mavic 2 zoom has 8-bit

[jgodfreyfl]

Can you make a video just on the new Mavic2 zoom? Show all the cool things it can do.