DJI Action 5 Provs DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Which should you buy?
Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
Who should buy what
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
- You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
- You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
- You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
- You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
- You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
- You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £379 | £499 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 145g | 179g | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | None |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single microSD | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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