DJI

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

A entry-level action camera for photographers and content creators, leading with 4K.

42/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
4K
£299best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 42/100
  • Built for the job
  • No log / d-log recording
  • No 360-degree video
Score profile

Where the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro wins and loses

Scored against the action cameras class
OverallValueFuture-proo…424237
Overall spec score
42
Value position
42
Future-proofing
37
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Video

Max resolution4
Head to head

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs DJI DJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
DJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo
 DJIDJI Osmo Action 5 ProThis pageDJIDJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo
Overall score42 /10042 /100
Max video resolution44
Who it's for

Is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable action camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need log / d-log recording, in which case a higher-tier action camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other action cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 49.

What stands out on the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Its overall 42/100 rating against the rest of the action cameras class.

How does it compare to the AKASO EK7000 Pro?

The AKASO EK7000 Pro scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.