DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon Zfcvs Ricoh GR III

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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Ricoh Ricoh GR III Ricoh Ricoh GR III (2019) From £899 Best for Street photography & urban reportage View Ricoh GR III

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.

Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.

↓ 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

Ricoh GR III (2019)

  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
  • You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
  • You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length

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)Nikon Zfc (2021)Ricoh GR III (2019)
Price £349 £799 £899
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.9MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 1080p/60p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (lens-based only) 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps 4fps
Battery Life 160 mins video 300 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 445g body only 257g
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Nikon Z-mount Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single microSD Single UHS-I SD Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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