DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
Lumix GH6
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH6 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 0)
- BLumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 823 g)
- BLumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix GH6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 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
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 68mm narrower, 56mm shorter, and 67mm thinner than Lumix GH6.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 677 g lighter than Lumix GH6.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 100mm Lumix GH6
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
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix GH6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Action 5 Pro: mount data unavailable
Lumix GH6
✓ 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 823 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
Resolution
40 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH6
AF points / zones
315 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.264
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Lumix GH6
Pros
- ✓ProRes internal
- ✓5.7K 60p
- ✓No recording limit
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Autofocus limitations
- –Bulky for MFT
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Lumix GH6?
Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix GH6 — 146g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH6?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH6 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while Lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Lumix GH6?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH6?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 677 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH6 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH6 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Lumix GH6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 360 shots for the Lumix GH6, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Lumix GH6 at $2,199. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $1,850 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 Panasonic press materials.