DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix S5 IIvs A6400
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 740g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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