DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix S5 IIvs Sony RX100 VII

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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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

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)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £499 £1,999 £1,099
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 20.0MP 24.2MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life 166 mins video 740 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 740g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder None 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Leica L-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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