DJI Osmo Action 2 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 2

DJI Osmo Action 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI's wearable action camera: 4K video in a modular format
The DJI Osmo Action 2 is an extremely modular action camera which delivers incredible 4K120fps footage while still remaining wearable. Thanks to it's magnetic attachement system, you can mix and match modules to transform it to suit every use case you can imagine. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 3, has abandonned this modular design, so the Action 2 remains DJI's current wearable camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Wearable
  • Lightweight
  • Cons
  • SD card only with extra module
  • Modules are not waterproof without case
  • Not freeze-proof
  • Overheating issues

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 Action 2 vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The Action 2 is a lot more compact than the Action 5 Pro. The Action 2 is a lot lighter than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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. The Action 5 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Action 2's battery is not removable
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min at 1080p
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

Both cameras have built-in storage. Both the Action 2 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
microSD
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

Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
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. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Action 2 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Action 2's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

Action 2 vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 2DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20212024
Width1.54in / 39mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height1.54in / 39mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.88in / 22.3mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight1.98oz / 56g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof33ft / 10m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature32°F / 0°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity580mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryNoYes
Battery life70min at 1080p240min at 1080p
Charging time-53min
Battery extension capacity1300mAh-
Battery extension run time160m at 1080p-
Battery extension charging time90min-
Battery extension weight2.26oz / 64g-
Built-in storage32GB
128GB
64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported256GB1TB
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.7"1/1.3"
Pixels12MP40MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-6400100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate130Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44
Maximum slow motion4x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K60fps
StabilizationRockSteady 2.0RockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNoNo
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNoYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones1 (3 with Module)3
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio input-Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 5.0BLE 5.1
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes