DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Released Sep 2024
DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Released Sep 2025
Osmo Nano is 11 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
Osmo Nano
9 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 146 g)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 35 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 13mm wider, 15mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Osmo Nano.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 94 g heavier than Osmo Nano.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 28mm Osmo Nano
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 5 Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Resolution
40 MP vs 35 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Nano
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Weight
52 g vs 146 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 5.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Nano — Weather sealed for field conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Osmo Nano is 35 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Nano have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while osmo Nano does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Osmo Nano weighs 52 g, so the Osmo Nano is 94 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Nano record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Nano weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Osmo Nano: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 640 shots for the Osmo Nano, giving the Osmo Nano the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Osmo Nano at $299. The Osmo Nano is $50 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.