GoPro Max vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the GoPro Max

GoPro Max☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Max
GoPro's 2019 360 camera: 5.7K video
The GoPro Max was GoPro's second attempt at a 360 camera and was released in 2019. It is still offers relatively good performance but it's age is showing in comparision with the more recent competition. It's replacement, the GoPro Max 2, is still to be released.
  • Pros
  • Good stabilization
  • Cons
  • Average image quality
  • Ageing model
  • Still excessively expensive

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 GoPro Max vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. Both the GoPro Max and the Action 5 Pro have similar weights.
GoPro Max
64mm x 69mm x 25mm / 2.52in x 2.72in x 0.98in
5.43oz / 154g
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.
GoPro Max
1600mAh
Removable
85min 5.7K30fps 360° and 105min 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

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the GoPro Max and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
GoPro Max
No built-in storage
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.
GoPro Max
1440p video at 60fps
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 5 Pro features a much higher bit rate than the GoPro Max
GoPro Max
18MP
155°
78Mbps
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 GoPro Max's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
GoPro Max
100-3200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

GoPro Max vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameGoPro MaxDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20192024
Width2.52in / 64mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.72in / 69mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.98in / 25mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof16ft / 5m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case-197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1600mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life85min 5.7K30fps 360°
105min at 1080p
240min at 1080p
Charging time120min53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredClass 10 or UHS-I RatingV30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1TB
Rear screen size1.69in-
Field of view155°155°
Sensor1/2.3"1/1.3"
Pixels18MP40MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
Focal length13-27mm-
ISO range100-3200100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate78Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoYesNo
5.7K 360 video30fps-
360 video formatGoPro 360 file-
4K video-120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion2x8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K60fps
StabilizationMax HyperSmoothRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (AVC)
H.265 (HEVC)
H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNoYes
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones63
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
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 4.2BLE 5.1
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsNo-