Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

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 Brave 8 Lite vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Action 5 Pro.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
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 dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
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 removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
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.

Video performance

Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Action 5 Pro offer HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

Brave 8 Lite vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20242024
Width1.38in / 35mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.56in / 65mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof33ft / 10m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps240min at 1080p
Charging time-53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/1.3"
Pixels20MP40MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range-100-51200
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion88x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps4K60fps
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothRockSteady 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 reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external micDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
Wifi5G802.11 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 commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-