DJI Osmo 360 : First Impression

DJI Osmo 360 : First Impression

DJI Osmo 360 : First Impression

New Gear

New Gear

August 22nd, 2025

August 22nd, 2025

Description

I’ve been experimenting with 360 cameras since 2017, always chasing new ways to capture images. Back then, the fun was real, but the limitations were frustrating — low resolution, poor dynamic range, and no real support for serious color grading. For years, I waited for someone to finally release a 360 camera with 10-bit color, 4K output, and a sensor that could actually hold up in challenging lighting.


That wait is (mostly) over. DJI’s first 360 camera, the Osmo 360, checks all the right boxes on paper: a 1-inch sensor, 10-bit color, and D-Log M. The image quality alone made me decide to keep it. But is it perfect? Not quite. The hardware feels solid, but the software and firmware aren’t there yet — stitching lags behind Insta360, the desktop app is bare-bones, and I’d love to see better export options. I really wish DJI will release a DaVinci Resolve plugin, since anyone buying this camera probably cares a lot about color grading.


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Pros


  • 10-bit color and D-Log M.

  • 1-inch sensor with great dynamic range.

  • Shoots up to 8K/50 fps.

  • 128 GB built-in storage + microSD support.

  • Easy pairing with DJI mics and accessories.

  • Affordable compared to Insta360 X5.


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Cons


  • Software still feels unfinished.

  • Desktop app lacks codec/export options.

  • No DaVinci Resolve plugin.

  • Lenses are not user-replaceable.

  • Stitching isn’t reliable.


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