DJI releases the second-generation Osmo 360, delivering native 8K recording at 60fps, tougher lenses, and improved underwater and low-light capabilities, making it a formidable choice for action and serious videographers.
DJI’s second-generation Osmo 360 arrives as a careful but meaningful refinement of its first 360 camera, addressing the faults that mattered most without changing the compact form factor. TechRadar says the new model keeps the same body size and weight as the original, but adds tougher, user-replaceable lenses and a more confident approach to underwater shooting, where DJI now actively encourages use within the 10m waterproof limit. The result is a camera that looks familiar, yet feels much more practical for action use.
The headline specification is native 8K recording at 60fps, which DJI says is a first for a 360 camera. TechRadar and DJI’s own announcement both point to further upgrades in dynamic range, timelapse resolution and low-light capture, while the camera still offers 120MP stills and 105GB of internal storage. Digital Camera World also notes 10-bit recording across modes, which strengthens the Osmo 360 II’s appeal for more serious video work.
The new lens system is the most obvious quality-of-life improvement. According to TechRadar, the lenses now have a harder coating and can be replaced by the user if damaged, reducing the risk that a scratch or crack ends the camera’s usefulness. T3 similarly highlights this as a key gain for action-sports users, alongside features such as NFC quick pairing and DJI’s tracking tools.
Performance is solid rather than revolutionary. TechRadar found battery life broadly similar to the original, despite a slight capacity increase, and said 8K/60fps recording can trigger overheating in extended sessions. DJI claims around 100 minutes of 8K/30fps recording, and testing by TechRadar broadly matched that figure. The trade-off is a camera that is dependable for standard use, but less suited to long, high-load shoots in warm conditions.
Image quality is where the Osmo 360 II makes its strongest case. TechRadar says SuperNight has been markedly improved and now runs at up to 60fps, while T3 and Digital Camera World both describe the camera as a serious step forward for 360 video, especially for action and low-light work. TechRadar still sees the Insta360 X6 as the stronger all-round flagship, particularly for daytime detail, waterproofing and thermal management, but the DJI undercuts it on price and narrows the gap enough to be a compelling alternative.
For buyers outside the US, the Osmo 360 II looks like a well-judged upgrade rather than a radical reinvention. It is not the cheapest option, and its editing workflow still demands more effort than a standard action camera, but its combination of replaceable lenses, strong low-light performance and native 8K/60fps makes it one of the most capable 360 cameras currently available.
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