Insta360 Go 3S vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Insta360 Go 3S

Insta360 Go 3S☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Go 3S
Insta360's latest wearable camera: 4K video in a tiny package
The Go 3S is an amazing pocket action camera offering of 4K video in a very small package. With the ActionPod pairing, it becomes a more traditional action camera with extended battery life and a flip screen.
  • Pros
  • Tiny footprint
  • 4K video
  • Modular design with ActionPod
  • Cons
  • Not waterproof with ActionPod
  • Storage not extendable with SD cards

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 Go 3S vs the Action 5 Pro

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Video performance

Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 60fps
6x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
Flowstate
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. The Action 5 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Go 3S's battery is not removable
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
310mAh
Battery capacity
1950mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
38min at 1080p
Battery life
240min at 1080p
1270mAh
Battery extension capacity
Feature missing
140min at 1080p
Battery extension run time
Feature missing
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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Only the Action 5 Pro supports SD cards, the Go 3S is therefore limited to it's built-in storage. The Action 5 Pro supports a lot more storage than the Go 3S.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB or 128GB
Built-in storage
64GB (47GB available)
Storage not extendable
Storage format
microSD
128GB
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 Go 3S is a lot more compact than the Action 5 Pro. The Go 3S is a lot lighter than the Action 5 Pro.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1.01in x 2.14in x 0.98in / 25.6mm x 54.4mm x 24.8mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
1.38oz / 39.1g
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. Both the Go 3S and the Action 5 Pro are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case. Both cameras have the same minimal usage temperature. The Action 5 Pro beats the Go 3S in high heat conditions.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
66ft / 20m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
104°F / 40°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. With 155°, the Action 5 Pro features a much wider field of view than the Go 3S. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
12MP
Pixels
40MP
134°
Field of view
155°
120Mbps
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

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Go 3S's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Go 3S
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-3200
ISO range
100-51200
+/-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.

Insta360 Go 3S versus DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro specifications

NameInsta360 Go 3SDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20242024
Width1.01in / 25.6mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.14in / 54.4mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.98in / 24.8mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight1.38oz / 39.1g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof33ft / 10m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity310mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life38min at 1080p240min at 1080p
Charging time-53min
Battery extension capacity1270mAh-
Battery extension run time140min at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time65min-
Battery extension weight3.4oz / 96.3g-
Built-in storage64GB
128GB
64GB (47GB available)
Storage format-microSD
Storage rating required-V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported128GB1TB
Rear screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Front screen sizeWith Action Pod-
Field of view134°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.3"
Pixels12MP40MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-3200100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1440p video50fps-
1080p video50fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion6x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K 60fps
StabilizationFlowstateRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones23
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio input-Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
Wifi802.11a/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.1
USBType-C USB2.0Type-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGarmin device
Apple Watch
GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-