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DJI

Osmo Action 5 Pro

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

$349

Released Sep 2024

vs

OM System

OM-1 II

Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.

$2,399

Released Feb 2024

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 7 months newer.

Wins

5categories

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Travel

Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 5 Pro wins 2 categories·OM-1 II wins 3 categories
  • 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

Osmo Action 5 ProOM-1 II
Resolution40 MP20.4 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inchMFT
ISO max51,200102,400
Burst15 fps120 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBISNo8.5-stop
Weight146 g599 g
Battery640 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

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

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 lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseOsmo Action 5 ProOM-1 II
Portrait
3.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Landscape
4.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • 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

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — 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.265, 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-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • 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

OM-1 II

Pros

  • 120fps stills
  • Stacked MFT
  • IP53 weather sealing
  • Computational features

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 5 Pro
OM-1 II
Resolution
40 MP+96%
20.4 MP
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 5 Pro
OM-1 II
AF system
Fixed focus
1053-point Cross Quad Pixel phase detection AF
AF points / zones
0
1053
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-8 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Birds, Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes, Trains
Osmo Action 5 Pro
OM-1 II
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
10 fps+67%
Burst (electronic)
15 fps
120 fps8× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
60 frames
Osmo Action 5 Pro
OM-1 II
Max resolution
4K
4K / C4K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps+33%
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
D-Log M / standard profiles
OM-Log / HLG
Codecs
H.264, HEVC
H.264, H.265, MOV
Osmo Action 5 Pro
OM-1 II
Weight
146 g−453 g less
599 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8 mm
134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Action 5 Pro or OM-1 II?

OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

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.

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