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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

vs

DJI

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.

$349

Released Sep 2024

Osmo 360 is 10 months newer.

Wins

5categories

Osmo 360

TravelWildlife

Wins

1categories

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Travel

7 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo 360 wins 4 categories·Osmo Action 5 Pro wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 40 MP)
  • 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)
  • BOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 183 g)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo 360Osmo Action 5 Pro
Resolution120 MP40 MP
Sensor1/1.1 inch1/1.3-inch
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight183 g146 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo 360

61 × 36 × 81 mm

183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

Osmo 360 is 10mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Osmo Action 5 Pro but it is also 48mm thicker.

Osmo 360 is 37 g heavier than Osmo Action 5 Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo 360Osmo Action 5 Pro
Portrait
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Travel
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins

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 40 MP — 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 5 Pro

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • 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-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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 5 Pro

Pros

  • Larger sensor vs GoPro
  • Front + rear screens
  • 4K 120p

Cons

  • Accessory ecosystem
  • Fixed lens
  • Still action-cam limits

Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo 360
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Resolution
120 MP3× more
40 MP
Sensor type
1/1.1-inch CMOS
1/1.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.1 inch
1/1.3-inch
Osmo 360
Osmo Action 5 Pro
AF system
Fixed focus
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
0
0
Eye AF
No
No
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Osmo 360
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps+33%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps+33%
15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
120 frames2× more
60 frames
Osmo 360
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Max resolution
8K 360
4K
4K max frame rate
120 fps
120 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Standard profiles
D-Log M / standard profiles
Codecs
OSV, HEVC
H.264, HEVC
Osmo 360
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Weight
183 g
146 g−37 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
61 × 36.3 × 81 mm
70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Osmo 360 or Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Osmo 360 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 and Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 5 Pro have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Osmo 360 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 and Osmo Action 5 Pro record 4K video?

Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo 360 and Osmo Action 5 Pro weather sealed?

Osmo 360: Yes. Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 5 Pro, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Osmo Action 5 Pro at $349. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $200 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.