DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs X-M5
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- Vloggers and travel creators who want a compact, stabilised camera
- Content creators who want 4K/120p in a pocket-sized form factor
- Travellers who want smooth cinematic footage without carrying a gimbal
- Social media creators who want professional-looking video from a tiny device
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | X-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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