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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Action 3 has lower Weight (145 g vs 599 g)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOsmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Osmo Action 3 is 64mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than OM-1 II.
Osmo Action 3 is 454 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Action 3: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 Action 3
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
145 g vs 599 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Osmo Action 3 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Action 3 — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 3 or the OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 454 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 3 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the Osmo Action 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Osmo Action 3 is $2,070 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.