DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Released Sep 2024
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Released Oct 2020
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 3.9 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
Pocket 2
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 40 MP)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 11 fps)
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 146 g)
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)
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 54mm narrower than Pocket 2 but it is also 6mm taller and 3mm thicker.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 29 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 30mm Pocket 2
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 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Action 5 Pro supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 5 Pro supports it
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Resolution
64 MP vs 40 MP — higher is better
Weight
117 g vs 146 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Pocket 2?
Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Pocket 2 — Weather sealed for field conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Pocket 2?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Pocket 2?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Pocket 2 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Pocket 2?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 29 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 640 shots for the Pocket 2, giving the Pocket 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $349.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.