DJI Action 5 Provs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
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, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £699 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 390 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 414g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.35" 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 | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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