DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Z5
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor 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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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