Upgrade Guide
DJI Osmo Action 6→DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Osmo Action 5 Pro offers little measurable spec improvement over the Osmo Action 6. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (40MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Osmo Action 6 | Osmo Action 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Osmo Action 6 | Osmo Action 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £349 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 1/1.1-inch CMOS | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 38MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | |
| Autofocus | — | Subject tracking AF | |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonSteady (EIS) | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonSteady (EIS) | |
| Burst Rate | — | 20fps | |
| Battery Life | 240 min (1080p24, DJI) | 240 min (1080p24, DJI) | |
| Weight | 149g | 146g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | — | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (155° FOV, f/2.0–4.0) | Fixed lens (155° FOV, f/2.8) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 64 GB built in | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 64 GB built in |
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