DJI’s first 360 camera did the job of recording everything, everywhere, all at once with aplomb. It just wasn’t the peak of what the 360 camera could be. The sequel, dubbed the Osmo 360 II, aims to fix its first iteration’s issues by beefing up its low-light capabilities and—finally—adding replaceable lenses.
DJI first debuted the new camera in China, but it trotted it out for worldwide release at IFA 2026. The Osmo 360 II is still using the same pair of 1/1.1-inch sensors as the previous Osmo 360. However, the new camera is receiving upgrades that will let it now shoot at 8K resolution at a full 60 fps (the last version was restricted to 50 fps). It also now shoots at a total of 14.5 stops of dynamic range, which should help boost highlights and shadows for better-looking video.
The two sensors promise to offer a 1-inch equivalent image at a 4:3 aspect ratio, though the real benefit of any 360 camera is the ability to record a global image and then edit it down into something usable later. This can be difficult in low-light environments, and that’s where DJI claims it put much of its effort. The f/1.9 aperture remains the same, but DJI said it boosted low-light performance with enhanced AI noise reduction algorithms and better image stabilization.
Insta360 is reigning supreme in the 360 camera space thanks to its X6 camera that launched just last month. That camera is still limited to 8K and 50 fps, though—based on our tests—it also presented a highly detailed image even in dim light. It also has new software features that can turn the 360 camera into a tracking vlogging camera.
DJI is trying to beat Insta360 by raw specs alone. The new camera shoots in 10-bit video with an optional D-Log M color mode. It also comes with 105GB of internal storage, more than the X6’s 64GB. It now promises to get up to 100 minutes of battery life of continuous recording at 8K and 30 fps. If you need more juice, there’s a battery extension rod, which may get you three hours of shooting time.
And, as already mentioned, the new DJI Osmo 360 II includes replaceable lenses in case they ever get damaged. If you would prefer not to swap out lenses, you could instead opt for an “ultra-hard optical film” that uses an ion sputtering coating for extra durability.
While GoPro can claim to have a foot in the 360 camera arena thanks to its GoPro Max2, DJI is heavily restricted. Its drones, alongside every other one of its products, are effectively barred from shipping directly to the U.S. Still, many of its cameras still keep coming up through Amazon or other, less scrupulous online retailers. DJI, meanwhile, doesn’t even have U.S. webpages for new gadgets like the Osmo 360 II.
