DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Akaso EK7000 Pro

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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

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

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the EK7000 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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
No slow motion video
RockSteady 3.0+
Stabilization
EIS
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
1950mAh
Battery capacity
1350mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
240min at 1080p
Battery life
140min for 4K30fps
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 Action 5 Pro and the EK7000 Pro support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
Feature missing
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
1.57in x 2.36in x 1.3in / 40mm x 60mm x 33mm
5.15oz / 146g
Weight
2.12oz / 60g
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
66ft / 20m
Waterproof
Feature missing
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
113°F / 45°C
Max operating temperature
Feature missing
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso EK7000 Pro
40MP
Pixels
20MP
155°
Field of view
170°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
Feature missing
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

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

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro versus Akaso EK7000 Pro specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProAkaso EK7000 Pro
Year of release20242022
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.57in / 40mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.36in / 60mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.3in / 33mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g2.12oz / 60g
Waterproof66ft / 20m-
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1950mAh1350mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p140min for 4K30fps
Charging time53min-
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size-2in
Field of view155°170°
Sensor1/1.3"CMOS
Pixels40MP20MP
ApertureF2.8F2.0
ISO range100-51200-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps30fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p-
HDR video4K 60fps-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+EIS
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYes-
Audio formataac-
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct ConnectionAkaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axYes
BluetoothBLE 5.1-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGPS remote-
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYes-
Remote control-Included