DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs OM-5vs Ricoh GR III

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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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5
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Ricoh Ricoh GR III Ricoh Ricoh GR III (2019) From £899 Best for Street photography & urban reportage View Ricoh GR III

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.

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

Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt 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

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

Ricoh GR III (2019)

  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
  • You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
  • You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length

Quick take: The ricoh gr iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)OM-5 (2022)Ricoh GR III (2019)
Price £499 £899 £899
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.4MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical 4fps
Battery Life 166 mins video ~370 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 414g body only 257g
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification None
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Micro Four Thirds Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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