DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 4

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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 DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI Osmo Action 4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
  • Pros
  • 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Only 4K video

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Action 4

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Video performance

The Action 5 Pro and the Action 4 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
4K
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
RockSteady 3.0+
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 slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
1950mAh
Battery capacity
1770mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
240min at 1080p
Battery life
160min 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 Action 5 Pro and the Action 4 support SD cards. The Action 5 Pro supports a lot more storage than the Action 4.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
64GB (47GB available)
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
512GB
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

Both cameras are the same size. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Action 4 have similar weights.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
5.15oz / 146g
Weight
5.11oz / 145g
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 offers a slightly better waterproof rating. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Action 4 are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. Both cameras have the same maximum usage temperature.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
66ft / 20m
Waterproof
59ft / 18m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
113°F / 45°C
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Action 4 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
40MP
Pixels
10MP
155°
Field of view
155°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
130Mbps
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

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Action 4's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 4
100-51200
ISO range
100-12800
+/-4
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.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro versus DJI Osmo Action 4 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI Osmo Action 4
Year of release20242023
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof66ft / 20m59ft / 18m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1950mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p160min at 1080p
Charging time53min49min
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB512GB
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.3"
Pixels40MP10MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-51200100-12800
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4K 60fps4K
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+RockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYesNo
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection-
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.1BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGPS remoteGPS remote
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYesYes