DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX5 has higher Battery capacity (2400 mAh vs 1300 mAh)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery runtime (166 min vs 135 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 13mm narrower than X5 but it is also 15mm taller and 4mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 21 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
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 Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Battery runtime
166 min vs 135 min — higher is better
Weight
179 g vs 200 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 1300 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Pocket 3 or X5?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X5?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X5?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X5?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 21 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X5 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and X5 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and X5 at $550. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $31 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.