DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon Zfcvs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

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, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £349 £799 £1,999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.9MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (lens-based only) 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 160 mins video 300 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 445g body only 599g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Nikon Z-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single microSD Single UHS-I SD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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