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DJI Osmo Action 5 Provs2 rivals: specs compared

3 video cameras lined up on the specs we could confirm from the makers' pages and independent reviews. Launch prices run from $349 (DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro) to $519 (DJI Osmo Pocket 3).

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Intro

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Biggest differences

  • Max digital zoom

    DJI Osmo Pocket 4P leads

    6×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro2 x
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 34 x
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P12 x

  • Max photo resolution

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    4.26×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro40 MP
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 39.4 MP
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P37 MP

  • Max frame rate at 4K

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro120 fps
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 360 fps
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P60 fps

  • Height

    DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads

    3.61×

    lower is better

    • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro44.2 mm
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 3139.7 mm
    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P159.5 mm

Features not all of them have

Front touchscreenonly DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

  • ✓
  • ✕
  • ✕

Removable batteryonly DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

  • ✓
  • ✕
  • ?

Where each one wins

  • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

    • Launch price
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Max photo resolution
    • Rear screen size
    • Front screen size
    • Front touchscreen
    • Weight
    • Height
    • Depth
    • Waterproof depth
    • Min operating temperature
    • Max operating temperature
    • Battery capacity
    • Claimed max recording time
    • Removable battery
    • Wi-Fi standard

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    • Sensor size
    • Aperture
    • Width

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

    • Sensor size
    • Aperture
    • Max video bitrate
    • Max digital zoom
    • Rear screen brightness
    • Built-in storage
    • Wi-Fi standard

What all 3 have

  • Max video resolution4K
  • Max frame rate240 fps
  • Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapse
  • RAW photos✓
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Memory card slot✓
  • Max memory card size1,024 GB

Every spec

Red marks the better value in each row.

Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date

  • 2024-09
  • Not published
  • Not published

Launch price

  • 349 USD1
  • 519 USD2
  • Not published

Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size

  • 0.77 in
  • 1 in
  • 1 in3

Aperture

  • 2.8 f
  • 2 f
  • 2 f4

Field of view

  • 155 °
  • Not published
  • Not published

Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution

  • 4K
  • 4K
  • 4K

Max frame rate at 4K

  • 120 fps
  • 60 fps
  • 60 fps

Max frame rate

  • 240 fps
  • 240 fps
  • 240 fps5

Max video bitrate

  • 120 Mbps
  • 130 Mbps
  • 180 Mbps

Video codecs

  • HEVC
  • H.264, HEVC
  • HEVC

Color bit depth

  • 10-bit6
  • 10-bit
  • Not published

Log profile

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Not published

HDR video

  • Yes7
  • Yes
  • Not published

Time-lapse modes

  • Time-lapse, hyperlapse
  • Time-lapse, hyperlapse8
  • Time-lapse, hyperlapse9

Pre-recording

  • Yes
  • Not published
  • Not published

Max digital zoom

  • 2 x
  • 4 x
  • 12 x10

Photo

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Photo specs

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Max photo resolution

  • 40 MP
  • 9.4 MP
  • 37 MP

RAW photos

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Stabilization

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Stabilization specs

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Image stabilization

  • In-camera
  • In-camera
  • In-camera11

Horizon lock

  • Yes12
  • Not published
  • Not published

Screens

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Screens specs

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Rear screen size

  • 2.5 in
  • 2 in
  • 2 in

Front screen size

  • 1.46 in
  • 0 in13
  • 0 in14

Rear screen brightness

  • 800 nits
  • 700 nits
  • 1,000 nits

Rear touchscreen

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Front touchscreen

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Body & durability specs

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Weight

  • 146 g
  • 179 g
  • 230 g

Width

  • 70.5 mm
  • 42.2 mm
  • 63.3 mm17

Height

  • 44.2 mm
  • 139.7 mm
  • 159.5 mm18

Depth

  • 32.8 mm
  • 33.5 mm
  • 33.5 mm19

Waterproof depth

  • 20 m
  • 0 m
  • Not published

Waterproof depth with case

  • 60 m
  • Not published
  • Not published

Min operating temperature

  • -20 °C
  • 0 °C
  • 0 °C20

Max operating temperature

  • 45 °C
  • 40 °C
  • 40 °C21

Battery

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Battery specs

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Battery capacity

  • 1,950 mAh
  • 1,300 mAh
  • 1,545 mAh

Claimed max recording time

  • 240 min22
  • 166 min
  • 210 min23

Removable battery

  • Yes
  • No
  • Not published

Claimed recording time at 4K

  • Not published
  • Not published
  • Not published

Storage

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Storage specs

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Built-in storage

  • 47 GB
  • 0 GB
  • 103 GB

Memory card slot

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

Max memory card size

  • 1,024 GB
  • 1,024 GB
  • 1,024 GB24

Connectivity

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Connectivity specs

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GPS

  • Accessory25
  • Not published
  • Not published

Wi-Fi standard

  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • Wi-Fi 6

Live streaming resolution

  • Not published
  • 1080p
  • 1080p

Audio

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External microphone

  • Built-in26
  • Built-in
  • Not published
Notes on 26 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Launch price: Launch price of the Standard Combo, the cheapest kit; DJI did not sell the camera alone at launch.
  2. 2DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Launch price: Launch-era basic-kit price per PCMag (Oct 2023); DJI's store now lists the base unit at USD $439.
  3. 3DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Sensor size: Dual cameras: 1-inch wide-angle CMOS plus a 1/1.28-inch med-tele CMOS; figure given is the main wide sensor.
  4. 4DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Aperture: The med-tele lens opens wider at f/1.8; f/2.0 is the main wide-angle lens.
  5. 5DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Max frame rate: 240 fps is Slow Motion mode at 4K or 1080p; normal video tops out at 60 fps.
  6. 6DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Color bit depth: 10-bit is not available in SuperNight mode, which records in 8-bit.
  7. 7DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, HDR video: HDR video is recorded through the HLG colour profile.
  8. 8DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Time-lapse modes: DJI's modes: Timelapse (fixed camera), Hyperlapse and Motionlapse (gimbal waypoint moves); no night-lapse listed.
  9. 9DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Time-lapse modes: Page also lists in-camera Hyperlapse and Motionlapse modes.
  10. 10DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Max digital zoom: Slow Motion and Timelapse support no digital zoom (1× or 3× optical focal lengths only).
  11. 11DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Image stabilization: Three-axis mechanical gimbal stabilizes footage in camera while recording.
  12. 12DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Horizon lock: HorizonSteady works only at 1080p or 2.7K (16:9) at 60 fps or lower.
  13. 13DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Front screen size: No dedicated front screen; the single 2-inch rotatable touchscreen also serves selfie use.
  14. 14DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Front screen size: No dedicated front screen; the single 2-inch flip touchscreen serves both front and rear use.
  15. 15DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Front touchscreen: No dedicated front screen, so there is no front touchscreen.
  16. 16DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Front touchscreen: No dedicated front screen; the one 2-inch flip touchscreen is the only display.
  17. 17DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Width: From DJI's L×W×H listing; W (63.3 mm) is the left-to-right width.
  18. 18DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Height: From DJI's L×W×H listing; L (159.5 mm) is the bottom-to-top height.
  19. 19DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Depth: From DJI's L×W×H listing; H (33.5 mm) is the front-to-back depth.
  20. 20DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Min operating temperature: Listed in the Battery section; battery is built in, so the range covers the camera.
  21. 21DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Max operating temperature: Listed in the Battery section; battery is built in, so the range covers the camera.
  22. 22DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, Claimed max recording time: Maker's lab figure: 1080p/24fps with RockSteady on, Wi-Fi off and screen off, at 25 °C.
  23. 23DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Claimed max recording time: Tested at 1080p/24 with Wi-Fi and screen off; real-world runtime will be lower.
  24. 24DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, Max memory card size: microSD cards up to 1 TB (1024 GB) are supported.
  25. 25DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, GPS: GPS data needs the Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller, sold separately.
  26. 26DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, External microphone: Pairs directly with a DJI Mic 2 transmitter over Bluetooth; wired mics need a USB-C to 3.5mm cable.

Max digital zoom

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P leads here (6× between best and worst; higher is better).

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: 2 x · DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 4 x · DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 12 x

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Max photo resolution

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads here (4.26× between best and worst; higher is better).

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: 40 MP · DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 9.4 MP · DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 37 MP

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Max frame rate at 4K

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads here (2× between best and worst; higher is better).

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: 120 fps · DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 60 fps · DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 60 fps

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Max frame rate at 4K

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Height

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads here (3.61× between best and worst; lower is better).

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: 44.2 mm · DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 139.7 mm · DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 159.5 mm

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Height

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Weight

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads here (−37% between best and worst; lower is better).

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: 146 g · DJI Osmo Pocket 3: 179 g · DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: 230 g

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Weight

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Features not all of them have

Front touchscreen: only DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

Removable battery: only DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

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Features not all of them have

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Where each one wins

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro wins on Max frame rate at 4K, Front screen size, Weight, Waterproof depth and Battery capacity.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 wins on Width.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P wins on Max video bitrate, Max digital zoom, Rear screen brightness and Built-in storage.

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Where each one wins

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The Verdict

On the specs we can rank, DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro wins most often (14). Pick DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for Width and DJI Osmo Pocket 4P for Max video bitrate. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro had the lowest launch price.

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Verdict

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Where to buy

  • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

    Best for Max frame rate at 4K and Front screen size

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 3

    Best for Width

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

    Best for Max video bitrate and Max digital zoom

FAQ

Which is the cheapest of the 3?

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, at a launch price of $349; DJI Osmo Pocket 3 was the most expensive at $519.

Which is best on Max digital zoom?

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (12 x).

Which is best on Max photo resolution?

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (40 MP).

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