Akaso EK7000 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Akaso EK7000 Pro

Akaso EK7000 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso EK7000 Pro
Akaso's 2022 ultra low budget action camera
The EK7000 Pro is one of the cheapest action cameras you can buy. It is just as capable as the newer Akaso Brave 4 Pro but without a front facing screen, so if you don't need one and are looking for an extra cheap action camera, this is the one for you.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
  • Pros
  • SuperNight mode
  • Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Built-in storage
  • Cons
  • Still only 4K video

Comparison of the EK7000 Pro vs the Action 5 Pro

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Video performance

Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video. Only the Action 5 Pro features slow motion video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 60fps
No slow motion video
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
EIS
Stabilization
RockSteady 3.0+
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1950mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
140min for 4K30fps
Battery life
240min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the EK7000 Pro and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Storage format
microSD
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
1TB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The EK7000 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The EK7000 Pro is a lot lighter than the Action 5 Pro.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in / 40mm x 60mm x 33mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
2.12oz / 60g
Weight
5.15oz / 146g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 5 Pro is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Feature missing
Waterproof
66ft / 20m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the EK7000 Pro is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's.
Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
20MP
Pixels
40MP
170°
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
120Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Akaso EK7000 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Feature missing
ISO range
100-51200
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Akaso EK7000 Pro versus DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro specifications

NameAkaso EK7000 ProDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20222024
Width1.57in / 40mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.36in / 60mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.3in / 33mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight2.12oz / 60g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof-66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life140min for 4K30fps240min at 1080p
Charging time-53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/1.3"
Pixels20MP40MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion-8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K 60fps
StabilizationEISRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external micDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth-BLE 5.1
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-