DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Lumix S5 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 740 g)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 101mm narrower and 48mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 37mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 561 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
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
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 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
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 740 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — 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
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV, MP4
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
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.
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.
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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.