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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs GoPro HERO13 Black: Which Wins?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and GoPro HERO13 Black are flagship action cameras launched in September 2024, both shooting 10-bit HEVC video with electronic stabilization. The difference that matters most is endurance versus ceiling: the $349 DJI records up to 4 hours per charge, while the $399 GoPro reaches 5K video and 400 fps slow motion but manages only 2.5 hours.
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- MOST WINS
Best for Buyers who want the longest battery life, built-in storage and the lower price
Wins11 / 14 
Best for Filmmakers who need 5K video and 400 fps slow motion
Wins3 / 14
Biggest differences
Waterproof depth
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads
2×
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro20 m
- GoPro HERO13 Black10 m
Max frame rate
GoPro HERO13 Black leads
+67%
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro240 fps
- GoPro HERO13 Black400 fps
Recording runtime
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads
+60%
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro4 h
- GoPro HERO13 Black2.5 h
Effective pixels
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leads
+45%
higher is better
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro40 MP
- GoPro HERO13 Black27.6 MP
Where each one wins
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
- Launch price
- Effective pixels
- Max photo resolution
- Rear screen size
- Front screen size
- Built-in storage
- Battery capacity
- Battery energy
- Recording runtime
- Weight
- Waterproof depth
GoPro HERO13 Black
- Max aperture
- Field of view
- Max frame rate
What both have
- Release date2024-09
- Sensor typecmos
- Optical zoom1 x
- Max video bitrate120 Mbps
- Bit depth10 bit
- Stabilizationeis
- Log recording✓
- HDR recording✓
- Timelapse✓
- RAW photo support✓
- Touchscreen✓
- Rear screen articulationfixed
- Built-in microphones3
- External mic input✓
- Memory card supportmicroSD
- Memory card slots1
- Removable battery✓
- Wi-Fi✓
- Bluetooth✓
- USB portusb_c
- HDMI portnone
- Live streaming✓
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | GoPro HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2024-09 | 2024-09 |
| Launch price | 349 USD | 399 USD |
| Camera & Lens | ||
| Sensor size | 1/1.3-inch | 1/1.9-inch |
| Sensor type | cmos | cmos |
| Effective pixels | 40 MP | 27.6 MP |
| Max aperture | 2.8 f-number | 2.5 f-number |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Field of view | 155 deg | 156 deg |
| Interchangeable lens | No | No |
| Video Recording | ||
| Max video resolution | 4k | 5k |
| Max frame rate | 240 fps | 400 fps |
| Max video bitrate | 120 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Bit depth | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Recording codecs | HEVC | H.265 (HEVC) |
| RAW video recording | No | No |
| Stabilization | eis | eis |
| Log recording | Yes | Yes |
| HDR recording | Yes | Yes |
| Timelapse | Yes | Yes |
| Photo | ||
| Max photo resolution | 40 MP | 27 MP |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Rear screen size | 2.5 in | 2.27 in |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Rear screen articulation | fixed | fixed |
| Front screen size | 1.46 in | 1.4 in |
| Screen brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| Audio | ||
| Built-in microphones | 3 | 3 |
| External mic input | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone output | No? | No |
| Storage | ||
| Built-in storage | 47 GB | 0 GB |
| Memory card support | microSD | microSD |
| Memory card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,950 mAh | 1,900 mAh |
| Battery energy | 7.5 Wh | 7.4 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recording runtime | 4 h | 2.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | usb_c | usb_c |
| HDMI port | none | none |
| Live streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Body & Durability | ||
| Weight | 146 g | 154 g |
| Width | 70.5 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 44.2 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 32.8 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof depth | 20 m | 10 m |
Video: resolution and frame rates
The HERO13 Black records up to 5K at 400 fps, against 4K at 240 fps on the Osmo Action 5 Pro, so the GoPro wins for maximum resolution and slow motion. Its f/2.5 lens is also slightly brighter than the DJI's f/2.8, which helps a little in dim light.
Both cameras top out at 120 Mbps, record 10-bit HEVC with log and HDR profiles, and use electronic stabilization, so the real gap shows up at the extremes: 5K capture and 400 fps slow motion belong to the GoPro.
Stills and low light
The Osmo Action 5 Pro uses a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor against the GoPro's 1/1.9-inch, and it captures 40 MP stills to the GoPro's 27 MP. A larger sensor gathers more light per pixel, which generally means cleaner footage in dim conditions.
The GoPro's answer is its slightly wider f/2.5 aperture and 156-degree field of view against 155 degrees on the DJI. For still photos, the DJI wins on resolution.
Battery life and storage
Battery life is the Osmo Action 5 Pro's clearest win: up to 4 hours of recording per charge against 2.5 hours on the HERO13 Black, from a 1,950 mAh cell versus 1,900 mAh. Both batteries are removable, and GoPro's new 7.4 Wh pack is physically incompatible with HERO9 through HERO12 cameras, so old spares will not carry over.
Storage is just as one-sided: the DJI has 47 GB built in, while the GoPro has none and depends entirely on its single microSD slot. DJI wins both points.
Build, waterproofing and screens
The Osmo Action 5 Pro is lighter at 146 g against 154 g and smaller in every dimension (70.5 x 44.2 x 32.8 mm versus 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm), and it is rated to 20 m underwater against the GoPro's 10 m — twice the depth margin for swimming and diving.
Both have fixed touchscreens front and rear, but the DJI's are larger (2.5-inch rear and 1.46-inch front versus 2.27 and 1.4 inches), and DJI specifies 1,000-nit brightness for framing in daylight. DJI wins on hardware.
Audio and connectivity
Neither camera has a 3.5mm microphone jack or an HDMI port on the body. The DJI accepts external audio over USB-C or wirelessly from DJI Mic 2 transmitters, while the GoPro needs its optional Media Mod or an adapter before an external mic will connect.
Elsewhere the two are level: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C and live streaming on both. DJI wins on audio flexibility out of the box.
Price
Both cameras launched in September 2024, but the Osmo Action 5 Pro costs $349 against $399 for the HERO13 Black. The cheaper camera is also the one with the longer battery life, more built-in storage and the higher waterproof rating, so value clearly favors the DJI. The GoPro's premium buys 5K video, 400 fps slow motion and a slightly wider aperture, and its audio and HDMI upgrades cost extra.
The Verdict
For most buyers the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is the better purchase: it costs $50 less, records up to 4 hours per charge against the GoPro's 2.5, carries 47 GB of built-in storage and is rated to twice the depth. The HERO13 Black justifies its $399 only for buyers who specifically need 5K footage or 400 fps slow motion, and its external audio and HDMI output still require optional mods. With 10-bit recording, 120 Mbps bitrates and electronic stabilization on both, everyday footage looks closer than the resolution numbers suggest, so runtime and price are what decide it.
Where to buy
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Best for Buyers who want the longest battery life, built-in storage and the lower price
GoPro HERO13 Black
Best for Filmmakers who need 5K video and 400 fps slow motion
FAQ
Which action camera has the better battery life?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro records up to 4 hours per charge against 2.5 hours for the GoPro HERO13 Black. Both use removable batteries.
Is the GoPro HERO13 Black worth the extra $50 over the Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Only if 5K recording or 400 fps slow motion is essential; those are the GoPro's main advantages, along with a slightly brighter f/2.5 lens. For 4K shooting, the $349 DJI adds longer battery life, 47 GB of built-in storage and a 20 m waterproof rating.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro or HERO13 Black have a headphone jack or HDMI output?
No. Neither camera has a 3.5mm jack or an HDMI port; the DJI routes external audio over USB-C or wireless DJI Mic 2 transmitters, while the GoPro requires its optional Media Mod or an adapter.
How waterproof are the two cameras?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is rated to 20 m and the GoPro HERO13 Black to 10 m.
Do these cameras have built-in storage?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro has 47 GB of built-in storage; the HERO13 Black has none and records to microSD. Both cameras have a single microSD slot.
