DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Released Sep 2024
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 11 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 16,000)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 179 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)
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 69mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 2mm taller.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 33 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 34mm Osmo Pocket 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 Action 5 Pro
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Resolution
40 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 16,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 5 Pro supports it
Weight
146 g vs 179 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
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 Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 146g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 33 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 640 shots for the Osmo Pocket 3, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $170 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.