DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix S5 IIvs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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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

Which should you buy?

Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)

  • You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
  • You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
  • You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

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

Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Lumix S5 II (2023)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £499 £1,999 £1,499
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life 166 mins video 740 shots (CIPA) ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 740g body only 561g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Leica L-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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