DJI
Osmo 360
Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.
$549
Released Jul 2025
DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Released Sep 2022
Osmo 360 is 2.9 years newer.
Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Osmo Action 3
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 12 MP)
- AOsmo 360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo 360 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- AOsmo 360 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo 360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
Osmo 360 is 10mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Osmo Action 3 but it is also 48mm thicker.
Osmo 360 is 38 g heavier than Osmo Action 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 33mm Osmo Action 3
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61, 36.3, 81
Resolution
120 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds OSV
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Codecs
Adds H.264
Weight
145 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓120MP panoramic photos
- ✓IP68 and 10m waterproof
- ✓128GB built-in storage
Cons
- –Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
- –JPEG photos only
- –360 workflow adds editing steps
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo 360 or Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Osmo Action 3 — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while osmo Action 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 3?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 38 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Osmo Action 3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 3, giving the Osmo Action 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Osmo Action 3 at $329. The Osmo Action 3 is $220 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.