DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Lumix GH5 II
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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