DJI Pocket 1 vs Pocket 2 - A Direct Comparison And Detailed Test

Here I thoroughly test the DJI Pocket 2 against the Osmo Pocket 1 and find out which is the better camera in terms of build quality, controls, design, photo and video quality, colour science, field of view, audio, stabilisation and slow motion.
Youtube's compression ruined the low light scenes. Both cameras look better in the original files.

My Full Pocket 2 Review:

My Full Osmo Pocket 1 Review:

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All footage and music in this video is my own.
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PRODUCTS SEEN IN THIS VIDEO:
-DJI Pocket 2-

Osmo Pocket 1:

-Expansion kit (wifi and controller wheel)-
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THE GEAR I USE TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS:
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Disclaimer: Some of the links here may be affiliate links which may earn me a small commission and help me buy the gear I review. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Main camera (Canon M6):

Canon wide angle lens:

Canon 22mm lens:

Secondary camera (Sony RX100V):

Gimbal (FeiyuTech):

Stabilised Mini Cam (Pocket 2)

Osmo Pocket 1:

Osmo Pocket Wide Angle Lens:

Drone (Mavic Mini):

Motorized Camera Dolly:

- AUDIO -
Vocal mic:

Voiceover mic:

Lavalier mic:

Audio Interface:

Audio Field Recorder:

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Keyboard:

DAW:

Instrument Plugins:
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[johnfowler]

The most cinematic comparison video on youtube!!!

[arnoldhampton]

This comparison video deserves an award!!! You definitely took it to a higher level. Impeccable! Now I’m off to to get a Pocket 2.

[donaldgarrison]

Man, you just turned a comparison video into an art! Great work!

[PRO--X]

So glad I found your review - very detailed, professional, and in my view "honest". At this point I'm opting for the pocket 1 not because it's cheaper, but because it suits my needs more. Thanks for this brilliant comparison 👍

[kristianoimpress]

Roo's Reviews wow. JUST WOW. This video test its a wake-up call for me.... thank you Roo´s Reviews

[princevlogs]

I appreciate your patience and calm explanation and the way you compare both - great work!

[TravellerInTheWholeWorld]

Great video. Liked especially your taste in background music. A sensitive soul to great art.

[eagleeyeemirates]

This review itself is a art. Those cinematics and everything you cover is the only thing I was looking for also that soft low voiceover makes it more satisfying. Thank you.

[user]

I watched a bunch of these videos and this one was the most rigorous. Thank you.

[EXORDIUM-D]

This is probably the best comparison video for these gadgets. I have the 1 and been wanting to get the 2. But after watching this, I'm glad I didn't rush into it.

[janoesverburghgeffen]

Thanks this is one of the best tests I've seen makes me decide to stick with pocket 1 and wait for the updates from DJI

[photoventureselp]

Man, this is a totally professional comparison between the two pockets. You've done a fantastic job! Thumbs up!

[grunh.mmicrogreens]

Great comparison! It helped me to understand if I want to upgrade at this time. For my use there is no need to upgrade and I am happy with my pocket1.

[vmgsoftware]

Great side by side comparison - thank you very much!
Keep up the excellent work!

[roaminginraymond]

Another great review. I'm not really a gadget person but as said, have bought one of these and watched a few reviews before it arrived and after. I have to say your review is the best I've seen. Informative and thorough and interesting. Keep it up.x

[luism.]

Absolutely excellent in depth review!
I love my Pocket 1 as my travel discreet video camera. On holidays and situations I do not want to attract any attention as a tourist abroad, I have realised that I pick this camera up way more than either my GoPro or mirrorless camera. I often end up with the Pocket and my iPhone as my video & photo cameras on the go. Amazing for motionlapses as well.
The better low light, dynamic range and wider field of view are attractive but not sure if they’re worth an upgrade yet. Let’s see if DJI release a 3rd generation of this really cool and useful little device.

[usalallave]

excellent comparison, hitting the points I was interested in such as low light performance. Thank so much.

[beatrizbbalthazar]

Thank you so much for this review! I was having a hard time choosing, but the tracking and connectivity made all the difference and i will be getting the pocket 1

[tomviethoang]

This is a great review and one of the better ones I've seen. Great job.

[wwwv]

Great comparison video, I have owned an Osmo Pocket for about a year and love it. When the 2 was announced I started thinking about getting one but wasn’t sure it was worth it. In your comparison I could definitely see the reasons for each. Example I like the more dynamic range in the 2 as well as its ability to deal with light better (anyone who has the original picket knows it’s horrible in dealing with light without an ND10, 000 filter haha) but at the same time there seems to be more natural contrast with the original. My final take on the comparison is have both, you won’t be sorry.