DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 10 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Lumix S5 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 740 g)
- BLumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 16,000)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 60mm shorter and 57mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 5mm wider.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 561 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 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 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 740 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 3 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV, MP4
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 16,000 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓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
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 3 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Lumix S5 II?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 561 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,480 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.