DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 599 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 64mm narrower, 47mm shorter, and 40mm thinner than OM-1 II.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 453 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Action 5 Pro: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock, RockSteady 3.0
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
146 g vs 599 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Resolution
40 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Osmo Action 5 Pro or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and OM-1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 453 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $2,050 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and OM System press materials.