DJI Action 5 Provs OM-1 IIvs A6700

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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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ 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

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

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-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)OM-1 II (2024)A6700 (2023)
Price £349 £1,499 £999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.4MP 26.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 160 mins video ~520 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 561g body only 493g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder None EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Micro Four Thirds Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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