The Osmo Action 5 Pro is the better camera: DJI rates its battery at 240 minutes vs 160, it adds 47 GB of built-in storage, about 40 MP photos (vs about 10 MP), brighter OLED touchscreens, Subject Tracking, SuperNight low-light mode and waterproofing to 20 m instead of 18 m. Both use a 1/1.3-inch sensor and shoot 4K/120 in 10-bit, so video in good light looks similar. If you already own an Action 4, upgrade for battery, storage and photos. If you're buying new, the $88 difference at our prices makes the Action 5 Pro the easy pick.
Specs side by side
| Osmo Action 5 Pro | Osmo Action 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.3 in CMOS (newer generation) | 1/1.3 in CMOS |
| Video | 4K/120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | 4K/120fps, 10-bit D-Log M |
| Photos | 7296×5472 (about 40 MP) | 3648×2736 (about 10 MP) |
| Waterproof | 20 m bare, 60 m with case | 18 m bare, 60 m with case |
| Front screen | 1.46 in OLED touch | 1.4 in touch |
| Rear screen | 2.5 in OLED touch | 2.25 in touch |
| Built-in storage | 47 GB usable | None |
| Battery | 1950 mAh, up to 240 min | 1770 mAh, up to 160 min |
| Weight | 146 g | 145 g |
| Our price | $351 | $263 |
All specs from DJI. Battery figures are DJI's lab tests at 1080p/24fps.
What DJI changed
From DJI's own Action 5 Pro FAQ, the upgrades over the Action 4 are:
- A next-generation 1/1.3-inch sensor with up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range and 4K/60 low-light imaging.
- Upgraded front and rear OLED high-brightness touchscreens.
- Wi-Fi 6 for faster transfers to your phone.
- 47 GB of built-in storage, so a forgotten microSD card doesn't end the day.
- Up to 4 hours of battery life.
- Subject Tracking mode, which keeps a person centered when you shoot in a wider frame.
- SuperNight mode for cleaner video after dark.
The Action 5 Pro also connects directly to up to two DJI Mic transmitters; the Action 4 takes one.
What stays the same
Size and weight are almost identical (145 vs 146 g), both use DJI's magnetic quick-release mounts, both have RockSteady and HorizonSteady stabilization, and accessories like mounts carry over. Check battery compatibility before you buy spares; see Action 5 Pro batteries and accessories.
Should you upgrade?
- Upgrade if you run out of battery, film at night, want photos you can print, or travel without a laptop and like having built-in storage.
- Keep your Action 4 if you mostly film daytime sports clips and edit on a computer anyway.
- Buying your first action camera? Get the Action 5 Pro. The battery alone justifies the difference.
Compare with GoPro in Action 5 Pro vs GoPro HERO13, or with DJI's gimbal camera in Action 5 Pro vs Pocket 3. Shop all Osmo cameras.
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