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Osmo Action 5 Pro

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

$349

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs
Osmo Pocket 4P

DJI

Osmo Pocket 4P

Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Osmo Pocket 4P is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

2categories

Osmo Pocket 4P

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 5 Pro wins 3 categories·Osmo Pocket 4P wins 2 categories
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • 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 lower Weight (146 g vs 230 g)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 5 ProOsmo Pocket 4P
Resolution40 MP37 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inch13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max51,20025,600
Burst15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight146 g230 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo Pocket 4P front view

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 160 × 63 mm

230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 115mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4P but it is also 37mm wider.

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 84 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4P.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4P

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 5 ProOsmo Pocket 4P
Portrait
3.0Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 5 Pro

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — 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 H.264

  • Weather sealing

    Only Osmo Action 5 Pro supports it

  • Weight

    146 g vs 230 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4P

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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 4P

Pros

  • Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
  • 4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
  • 37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
  • 103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD

Cons

  • No weathersealing
  • Fixed dual-lens system
  • Price not yet listed on DJI specs page

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 5 Pro
Osmo Pocket 4P
Resolution
40 MP+8%
37 MP
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
Dual CMOS: 1-inch wide + 1/1.28-inch tele
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Osmo Pocket 4P
Aperture
f/2.8
f/2.0 wide; f/1.8 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm wide; 60 mm tele
Field of view
155 °
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Osmo Pocket 4P
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Osmo Pocket 4P
ISO min (native)
100
50−50 less
ISO max (native)
51,200+1 stop
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Osmo Pocket 4P
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — Weather sealed for field conditions.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Action 5 Pro uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P?

Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 84 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P record 4K video?

Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P weather sealed?

Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Osmo Pocket 4P: No.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Action 5 Pro is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4P for about 210 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.

How much does the Osmo Action 5 Pro cost?

Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.