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Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI

Osmo Action 5 Pro

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

$349

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs
Ace Pro

Insta360

Ace Pro

Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.

$399

Launch price

Released Nov 2023

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 10 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

1categories

Ace Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

11 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 5 Pro wins 4 categories·Ace Pro wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 100 min)
  • AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Waterproof depth (20 m vs 10 m)
  • AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 179.8 g)
  • BAce Pro has higher Resolution (48 MP vs 40 MP)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 5 ProAce Pro
Resolution40 MP48 MP
Sensor1/1.1 inch1/1.3 inch
ISO max51,2006,400
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight146 g179.8 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 5 Pro front view

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

Ace Pro front view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 × 39 mm

179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 1mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than Ace Pro.

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 34 g lighter than Ace Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 39mm Ace Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Action 5 Pro back view

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 44 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Ace Pro back view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Action 5 Pro top view

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 33 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Ace Pro top view

Ace Pro

72 × 39 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 5 ProAce Pro
Portrait
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

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

  • Card types

    Adds microSDHC, microSDXC

  • Battery runtime

    240 min vs 100 min — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady 3.0

  • Waterproof depth

    20 m vs 10 m — higher is better

  • Weight

    146 g vs 179.8 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Ace Pro

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds FlowState, Active HDR

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Resolution

    48 MP vs 40 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • Burst (electronic)Both 15 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • RAW buffer depthBoth 60 frames
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps

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

Ace Pro

Pros

  • 1/1.3-inch sensor
  • 4K120 slow-mo
  • Leica color science
  • Flip touchscreen

Cons

  • Superseded by Ace Pro 2
  • No 8K
  • Fixed lens

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 5 Pro
Ace Pro
Resolution
40 MP
48 MP+20%
Sensor type
CMOS
1/1.3-inch CMOS (Leica co-engineered)
Sensor size
1/1.1 inch
1/1.3 inch
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Ace Pro
Aperture
2.8
f/2.6
Field of view
155 °
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Ace Pro
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Ace Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
6,400
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Ace Pro
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Ace Pro?

Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for Ace Pro — 15fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Ace Pro?

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Ace Pro?

Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Ace Pro?

Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Ace Pro?

Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 34 g lighter.

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

Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Ace Pro weather sealed?

Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Action 5 Pro is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and Ace Pro for about 100 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Ace Pro at $399. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $50 less.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.