DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix S5 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark 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 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?

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, 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 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 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 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 system om-1 mark 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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £499 £1,999 £1,999
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.2MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 166 mins video 740 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 740g body only 599g 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 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
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
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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