DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Nikon Z9vs OM-5

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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Nikon Nikon Z9 Nikon Nikon Z9 (2021) From £5499 Best for Professional sports & wildlife View Nikon Z9
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

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.

Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ 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

Nikon Z9 (2021)

  • You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
  • You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
  • You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the nikon z9, om-5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Nikon Z9 (2021)OM-5 (2022)
Price £499 £5,499 £899
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.0MP 45.7MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 6-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 20fps 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 166 mins video 740 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 1340g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Nikon Z-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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