The latest action camera has hit the market; this time, it’s DJI expanding upon its ever-popular Osmo lineup. Introducing the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, a new action camera loaded with features. Some headliners include 13.5 stops of dynamic range, up to 32x super slow motion, a 40-megapixel camera for still images, and an impressive 1000-nit OLED touchscreen. Suppose you’ve been looking for an action camera that is capable of keeping up with the high-quality footage that the market demands today. In that case, this is an announcement you won’t want to skip.
Key Features of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
- 4K/120fps Video Recording
- Up to 13.5 Stops of Dynamic Range
- f/2.8 Aperture
- 10-Bit D-Log M Footage
- 40-Megapixel Camera for Stills
- 155-Degree Ultra-Wide FOV
- 32x Super Slow Motion
- 4-Hour Battery Life
- 1000-Nit OLED Touchscreen
- 47 GB Internal Storage
What’s New About the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI has improved its top-of-the-line action camera in nearly every aspect. The new DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro has impressive new features that will undoubtedly excite creators. Whether they be casual video shooters or industry professionals.
To start, the battery life has been improved to four hours, and the camera can shoot images up to 40 megapixels. This action camera can capture 4K/120p footage or 4K/60p footage in HDR recording mode. For those times when you need super slow motion, the Osmo Action 5 Pro can also shoot in 32x slow motion. Finally, a new and greatly improved OLED touchscreen is more responsive when wet. Additionally, it is brighter, ensuring you can clearly see the screen, even in the glaring noontime sun. There’s a lot to cover on this new action camera, so let’s dive into some of the details.
4K/120fps Recording
The Osmo Action 5 Pro can shoot normally at 4K/120p, but DJI didn’t stop there. In addition to the standard shooting mode, you can capture 4K/60p footage in low-light or high-dynamic range scenes to help balance shadows and highlights. Also, a new SuperNight mode can be used in extreme low-light conditions, which uses AI noise reduction algorithms to deliver cleaner footage when the light is poor. The new sensor has an astonishing 13.5 stops of dynamic range capable of providing excellent footage even in the harshest conditions.
High-Brightness OLED Display
The new OLED touchscreen display is extra-bright (1000 nits, to be exact), so you’ll have no trouble using the device even in direct sunlight. The screens are also slightly larger with a narrower bezel than previous models, which increases the screen-to-body ratio by 16%. A tempered glass screen gives you durability even when used in harsh conditions, and this screen is coated with an anti-fingerprint coating that can keep the touchscreen controls highly responsive, even when wet. Finally, for those looking to have all the information available as quickly as possible, turning the “Always On Display” on allows you to see all the essential information at all times, without worrying about bright lights in your eyes at night.
10-Bit D-Log M Footage
Colors have not previously been a strong suit for action cameras, but DJI set out to change that. The Osmo Action 5 Pro can preview and shoot in 10-bit D-Log M footage with color recovery, allowing you to adjust color and brightness for excellent quality footage on the go. This also gives you more color depth and better details in highlights and shadows. With these additions, your action camera footage doesn’t have to be just for social media; you can use this small, portable camera for even higher-end production-quality videos and films.
32x Super Slow Motion
When you want the incredible moment to last even longer, you can use the new Super Slow Motion mode to slow down time by 32x. The Osmo Action 5 Pro will shoot at 1080p/240fps and then use 4x frame interpolation to produce the video equivalent of 960fps. This unlocks a whole new world of imagination when creating incredibly slow-motion footage. Previously, achieving something like this would require a costly cinema-quality camera or a lot of post-processing work. However, it can now be done all in-camera. Whether you want that epic five seconds of air to last two minutes or capture the finer details in super slow motion, the Osmo Action 5 Pro has all the tools you need right in your pocket.
40 Megapixel, 155-degree FOV Camera
DJI didn’t stop at the impressive video specs when designing their newest Osmo Action 5 Pro. The new camera is capable of shooting at roughly 40 megapixels, 4x the clarity of the previous model (7294×5472). Even on a day when you plan to capture video, you may still find yourself wanting to capture a few stills to savor the sweetest moments. And with a 155-degree ultra-wide FOV, you can capture everything in front of you. Combining ultra-wide cameras and 40 megapixels is where things get powerful, as you’ll have plenty of cropping power to frame your shot while maintaining plenty of resolution.
Who Should Buy the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro?
The specs on this action camera are incredible. Content creators looking for a portable, lightweight camera that can produce impressive footage in harsh environments should not overlook the Osmo Action 5 Pro. That said, the casual hobbyist who wants to capture footage doing their hobby may find the specs overkill, as most people don’t need the 4K/120fps or 13.5 stops of dynamic range. Those creators can think of these impressive specifications as future-proofing. Regardless of who you are, if you want the absolute best quality footage in an action-sized camera, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro should be at the top of your list.
Comparison Table
| Osmo Action 5 Pro | Osmo Action 4 | Osmo Action 3 | |
| Sensor | 1/1.3” CMOS HDR Image Sensor | 1/1.3” CMOS Image Sensor | 1/1.7” CMOS HDR Image Sensor |
| Display | OLED High-Brightness Display | LCD (No HDR Display) | LCD (No HDR Display) |
| Megapixels | ~40 Megapixels | ~10 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Battery Life | 240 Minutes | 160 Minutes | 160 Minutes |
| Waterproof Performance (without waterproof case/with waterproof case) | 20m/60m | 18m/60m | 16m/60m |
| Built-in Storage | 47GB | None | None |
| WiFi Transfer Speed | Up to 80 MB/s | Up to 30 MB/s | Up to 30 MB/s |
Final Thoughts
You can be certain that you’ll be seeing this new action camera on the slopes, shores, and more. The specs offered by the new Osmo Action 5 Pro are going to make this action camera an instant hit amongst anyone who values portability and durability but also wants very high-quality footage. These three factors rarely all synergize when it comes to cameras, so when it does, it’s sure to make a splash in the market.
