DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Osmo 360 II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 40 MP)
- BOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 100 min)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 34mm narrower than Osmo Action 5 Pro but it is also 37mm taller and 28mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 37 g heavier than Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 40 MP — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds OSV
Stabilization modes
Adds HorizonSteady
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Battery runtime
240 min vs 100 min — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock
Waterproof depth
20 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Weight
146 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo 360 II or Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Osmo 360 II scores 6.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 37 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 5 Pro record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Osmo Action 5 Pro weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Action 5 Pro for about 240 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Osmo Action 5 Pro at $349. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $250 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.