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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

Panasonic

Lumix GH7

Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 3 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

Osmo Action 5 Pro

Travel

Wins

7categories

Lumix GH7

Video & HybridSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 5 Pro wins 1 categories·Lumix GH7 wins 4 categories
  • BLumix GH7 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
  • BLumix GH7 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 805 g)
  • BLumix GH7 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 15 fps)
  • BLumix GH7 has higher RAW buffer depth (170 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 5 ProLumix GH7
Resolution40 MP25.2 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inchMFT
ISO max51,20025,600
Burst15 fps75 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight146 g805 g
Battery640 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 5 Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)

Lumix GH7

138 × 100 × 100 mm

805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 68mm narrower, 56mm shorter, and 67mm thinner than Lumix GH7.

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 659 g lighter than Lumix GH7.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 100mm Lumix GH7

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix GH7

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Osmo Action 5 Pro: mount data unavailable

Lumix GH7

✓ 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 ProLumix GH7
Portrait
3.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ 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 805 g — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better

  • Resolution

    40 MP vs 25.2 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix GH7

  • AF points / zones

    779 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 RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265

  • RAW buffer depth

    170 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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 GH7

Pros

  • Pro video toolset
  • Open gate
  • Compact MFT
  • Strong codecs

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Still resolution limits
  • Premium for MFT

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 5 Pro
Lumix GH7
Resolution
40 MP+59%
25.2 MP
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Lumix GH7
Processor
Image processor
Venus Engine
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Lumix GH7
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
51,200+1 stop
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
25,600
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Lumix GH7
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Lumix GH7
AF system
Fixed focus
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
0
779
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Lumix GH7?

Lumix GH7 scores 9.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH7?

Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Lumix GH7 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 GH7 have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Lumix GH7?

Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH7?

Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 659 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?

Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH7: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?

Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Lumix GH7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 380 shots for the Lumix GH7, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $1,850 less.

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