Upgrade Guide
DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3→DJI DJI Action 5 Pro
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The DJI Action 5 Pro improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DJI Osmo Pocket 3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the DJI Action 5 Pro
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Resolution50MP vs 20MP (+30MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | DJI Action 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.0 | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | DJI Action 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £349 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 50MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Subject tracking AF | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps | |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ↓ |
| Weight | 179g | 145g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | None | |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single microSD |
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