DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Z50 IIvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) From £379 Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators View DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

Which should you buy?

Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)

  • You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
  • You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
  • You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal

Z50 II (2024)

  • You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
  • You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
  • You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)Z50 II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £379 £899 £449
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.9MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None (no IBIS) Digital IS
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life 166 mins video (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g 385g body only 253g
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Nikon Z-mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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