DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 2

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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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 2

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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

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Action 2

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 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
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 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min 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 5 Pro and the Action 2 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
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 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported

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 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps

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 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4

Action 5 Pro vs Action 2 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProDJI Osmo Action 2
Year of release20242021
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.54in / 39mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm1.54in / 39mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm0.88in / 22.3mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g1.98oz / 56g
Waterproof66ft / 20m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C32°F / 0°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1950mAh580mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life240min at 1080p70min at 1080p
Charging time53min-
Battery extension capacity-1300mAh
Battery extension run time-160m at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-90min
Battery extension weight-2.26oz / 64g
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)32GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB256GB
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/1.3"1/1.7"
Pixels40MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-51200100-6400
Color Depth10bit8bit
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 1080p4x at 1080p
HDR video4K60fps-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+RockSteady 2.0
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
Microphones31 (3 with Module)
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 remote-
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYesYes