DJI Action 5 Provs 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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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.

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

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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £349 £1,999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Subject tracking AF AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 160 mins video 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 599g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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