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Other than the pocket having a physical gimbal I think the Action 5 is a better all round camera. It does everything and a lot of it better. Plus you have the ability for underwater use with no case and can go even deeper with a case. The digital stabilisation is amazing and works so well. Yes you lose some resolution but unless you’re viewing the footage on a huge tv screen you’re not going to notice. Most watch on phones or tablets/laptops. The Pocket is a fragile item in comparison to the Action 5 also. The ability to use two separate Mic chanels via Bluetooth with the Mic Mini is amazing too. 400m range is just awesome. So for me taking it all into account I’d definitely say the Action 5 is the one to go for.
I'm choosing Action5 cos I want a decent 4K web cam as well as shooting conferences and doing interviews there, so Action5 is all-in-one for me, plus the replacement battery and integrated storage and wider angles edges it over the Pocket3.
Another great video by you👍🏻. I have the Pocket 3 and totally love it. But I also have an Action 4. Thinking about upgrading to the Action 5 Pro for the Dual Mic and Internal Memory option. Actually even have a Mini 3 Pro. DJI just gets it right!!
I use both for my channel.. Pocket 3 is my go to.. In rainy days i use the action 5 as its waterproof.. If they make pocket 4 waterproof i would love it
The Pocket 3 as it's smaller and it has the larger 1' sensor which handles low light a lot better. However the Osmo Action 4 is good to as it's the same sensor size as the Action 5 good for jet boating and water slide videos.
I have the pocket 3 and the action 4. I didn't jump on the action 5, mainly because I already have subject tracking in the pocket 3, and the rest of the upgrades for the action 5 seemed negligible at best (to the 4). Love both cameras, but usually for different use cases. As far as subject tracking on the pocket 3, I definitely don't think it's a gimmick. I think it's extremely useful for making real estate videos, both when filming myself showcasing a property, AND when filming b-roll.
I tripped and fell and the OP3 slide across the ground about 5 ft. Picked it up and it still worked. Definitely a little tougher than you would expect. For me it is the OP 3 all the way. I have the Action 4 and probably will not get the A5. Waiting for an action cam with a one inch sensor from DJI!! Lets hope it is the Action 6.
Great comparison video…totally agree with you it’s “horses for courses” scenarios - want more smooth and cinematic footage then definitely go Osmo Pocket 3; want a more rugged build and more simpler recording sacrificing some image quality then go with the Action 5. I personally find myself using the Pocket 3 far more often.
It was hard to decide which one was better, so I ended up buying both. I first got the Action 5 and used it to record my uploaded golf Vlog for my channel . However, I found that its low light performance wasn’t great, and it was a bit inconvenient for casual shooting. It also attracted too much attention when carrying it around. So, I decided to also get the Pocket 3. Of course the Pocket 3 has its shortcomings too, such as limited zoom options. Both macro and telephoto shots are missing . To make up for these shortcomings in certain scenarios, I recently switched to the iPhone 16 Pro. So now have 3 different kind of devices everything works perfectly ha😂
I want to get the pocket 3 & the insta360 X4. Pock 3 for quality but I like the idea of the X4 for times when I don’t want to be fixed on the screen to make sure me or whatever else I’m vlogging is in frame & can enjoy the moment with my own eyes. Also you can have dinner with people at a table & everyone will be in frame without panning the camera everywhere.
Does the Pocket 3 have Pre-Rec? The image looks better overall. The next version of it (pocket 4) may finally be the camera I need! IF it has pre-rec built in.
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥
they are both great in there own field! i love my Pocket 3 and i’m only scratching the surface as i have it for a few days, specially color grading 10bit against my A6600 8bit. night and day difference! although i did not get the Action 5, i settle for the Action 4 as it just complement both my Pocket 3 and A6600 in areas where i need rough shots and tight spaces where the 2 can’t be use…B roll is a breeze with these 3 camera setup!
Having used and owned the DJI Pocket 3, Action 5 Pro and the Action 4, I think the best one for vlogging is the Action 4 because of it's price and abilities. Unless you need low light then it's the Pocket 3.
I found myself buying both and I actually use the action 5 10X more just because it's easy and durable. When I have the time I use the Pocket. That's just me. Thanks for the great review! T.
I have both and honestly even though the image out of the pocket is amazing the gimbal is really annoying. I much prefer the ease of use of the action cam form factor.
I have both…bought the 3 first and I wish I hadn’t. I love the action 5, I bought a light for it that can fit on the side if I need light. I find myself picking that first before I use the 360x4 or the 3. 😊
Have both but pocket tends to over expose think oa5 is more practical as you can put in pocket without a case op3 is quite difficult to store unless you hold it or put in case
I bought the pocket 3 last year and have been pretty happy with it. but I like to wear it on a backback strap mount when I go for long walks and it's too awkward. have wanted a smaller action cam to be a bit more inconspicuous but none of the ones I've tried had good enough video quality (esp at night which is usually when I go for walks and record) or battery life. I bought the Action 5 Pro a week ago to see if it could replace my Pocket 3 and I quickly decided to send it back. The video quality was noticeably worse than the Pocket and I wasn't a fan of the FOV or color (too much HDR emphasis). oh well. maybe next year something good will come out.
I recently purchased the Osmo Action 5 Pro after considering both simply because I thought it would be more rugged and be able to take the abuse of backpacking better. While I like the idea of the gimble, it just looks like a weak spot to me as far as being able to take much abuse in a rough and tumble environment. There was no other real reason (for me) to choose the Action 5 Pro over the Pocket 3.
I didn’t expect to be the image quality difference to be that big. The P3 has a much nicer image closer to a more expensive mirrorless camera. The OA5 just looks cheap, over sharpened and messy. Also your face looks like it’s slightly out of focus on the OA5. Wow!
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥
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I have the Pocket 3, bought it for my UA-cam channel, all I can say is it's the best investment ever! My workflow got faster because of that camera
I got both recently to move on from GoPro after so many years. All I can say is WOW, they compliment each other very well.
Other than the pocket having a physical gimbal I think the Action 5 is a better all round camera. It does everything and a lot of it better. Plus you have the ability for underwater use with no case and can go even deeper with a case. The digital stabilisation is amazing and works so well. Yes you lose some resolution but unless you’re viewing the footage on a huge tv screen you’re not going to notice. Most watch on phones or tablets/laptops. The Pocket is a fragile item in comparison to the Action 5 also. The ability to use two separate
Mic chanels via Bluetooth with the Mic Mini is amazing too. 400m range is just awesome.
So for me taking it all into account I’d definitely say the Action 5 is the one to go for.
i own both, they are really great camera, i mostly use the OA5 for extreme activity and the pocket 3 for indoor activity which is really amazing
Im going to get the 5 soon. P3 i bought day after release. These together will be awesome to shortfilms and vlogging i do
Yeah, I just picked up the pocket three it’s a great little camera
I'm choosing Action5 cos I want a decent 4K web cam as well as shooting conferences and doing interviews there, so Action5 is all-in-one for me, plus the replacement battery and integrated storage and wider angles edges it over the Pocket3.
I just ordered the action 5 pro and the mic mini!! Super excited to make more context with it📸
Woohoo!
I got the Action 5 Pro for my needs 😊
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Im thinking about getting the osmo pocket 3 for the new year
Wish to have the OP3. I already have the action and I'm loving it! Thanks for a great presentation.
Object tracking in Pocket 3 is really good. I love it (and use it).
Another great video by you👍🏻. I have the Pocket 3 and totally love it. But I also have an Action 4. Thinking about upgrading to the Action 5 Pro for the Dual Mic and Internal Memory option. Actually even have a Mini 3 Pro. DJI just gets it right!!
I use both for my channel.. Pocket 3 is my go to.. In rainy days i use the action 5 as its waterproof.. If they make pocket 4 waterproof i would love it
The Pocket 3 as it's smaller and it has the larger 1' sensor which handles low light a lot better. However the Osmo Action 4 is good to as it's the same sensor size as the Action 5 good for jet boating and water slide videos.
Got the action 4 it’s great
I have the pocket 3 and the action 4. I didn't jump on the action 5, mainly because I already have subject tracking in the pocket 3, and the rest of the upgrades for the action 5 seemed negligible at best (to the 4). Love both cameras, but usually for different use cases.
As far as subject tracking on the pocket 3, I definitely don't think it's a gimmick. I think it's extremely useful for making real estate videos, both when filming myself showcasing a property, AND when filming b-roll.
I tripped and fell and the OP3 slide across the ground about 5 ft. Picked it up and it still worked. Definitely a little tougher than you would expect. For me it is the OP 3 all the way. I have the Action 4 and probably will not get the A5. Waiting for an action cam with a one inch sensor from DJI!! Lets hope it is the Action 6.
Great comparison video…totally agree with you it’s “horses for courses” scenarios - want more smooth and cinematic footage then definitely go Osmo Pocket 3; want a more rugged build and more simpler recording sacrificing some image quality then go with the Action 5. I personally find myself using the Pocket 3 far more often.
Nice.... I have Action 1 and still kicking... I make some random videos with that and have fun with kids 🙂
Thanks for sharing this product. 👍
Great video 🎉
Glad you liked it!
It was hard to decide which one was better, so I ended up buying both. I first got the Action 5 and used it to record my uploaded golf Vlog for my channel . However, I found that its low light performance wasn’t great, and it was a bit inconvenient for casual shooting. It also attracted too much attention when carrying it around. So, I decided to also get the Pocket 3.
Of course the Pocket 3 has its shortcomings too, such as limited zoom options. Both macro and telephoto shots are missing . To make up for these shortcomings in certain scenarios, I recently switched to the iPhone 16 Pro. So now have 3 different kind of devices everything works perfectly ha😂
I want to get the pocket 3 & the insta360 X4. Pock 3 for quality but I like the idea of the X4 for times when I don’t want to be fixed on the screen to make sure me or whatever else I’m vlogging is in frame & can enjoy the moment with my own eyes. Also you can have dinner with people at a table & everyone will be in frame without panning the camera everywhere.
Does the Pocket 3 have Pre-Rec? The image looks better overall. The next version of it (pocket 4) may finally be the camera I need! IF it has pre-rec built in.
I do top down videos of crafting. Right now I'm still using my phone, but want to upgrade. What type of camera should I be looking for?
Yap, Pocket 3 all the way for vlogger. THX for this video.
Even though my content is not like yours, I like your videos.❤❤
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥
I have the Action 4 & 5 pro and also the pocket 3 and dji mic 2 and mini lol so im in the DJI Multiverse and love all the cameras and mics..
i just got the pocket 3 for christmas and i want to use it for skiing, what would you prefer
You'd better off with Action 5 Pro, Pocket 3 is fragile for sport.
they are both great in there own field! i love my Pocket 3 and i’m only scratching the surface as i have it for a few days, specially color grading 10bit against my A6600 8bit. night and day difference! although i did not get the Action 5, i settle for the Action 4 as it just complement both my Pocket 3 and A6600 in areas where i need rough shots and tight spaces where the 2 can’t be use…B roll is a breeze with these 3 camera setup!
Having used and owned the DJI Pocket 3, Action 5 Pro and the Action 4, I think the best one for vlogging is the Action 4 because of it's price and abilities. Unless you need low light then it's the Pocket 3.
Please make a video of a podcast made with only Dji Osmo Pocket 3 cameras and microphones only
I found myself buying both and I actually use the action 5 10X more just because it's easy and durable. When I have the time I use the Pocket. That's just me. Thanks for the great review! T.
I have both and honestly even though the image out of the pocket is amazing the gimbal is really annoying. I much prefer the ease of use of the action cam form factor.
I have both…bought the 3 first and I wish I hadn’t. I love the action 5, I bought a light for it that can fit on the side if I need light. I find myself picking that first before I use the 360x4 or the 3. 😊
I just ordered that light for my action 5 lol
@@RellyMedialink pls where to buy the light
I’m team combo I have the action 5 already but I’m also buying the pocket 3 too
I want the Pocket 3 creator bundle
Get both
Have both but pocket tends to over expose think oa5 is more practical as you can put in pocket without a case op3 is quite difficult to store unless you hold it or put in case
I'm getting the Action 5 pro.
Best choice bro
Maybe i should just get both of them 😅😅
Would the action 5 or pocket 3 be a good compliment secondary if I already have a mirrorless camera? 👀
Can this presenter show his studio setup and color grading for i t Also settings to get the picture you get.
I’ll plan on making a video! Thanks 🙏
@ awesome, thank you !! Your image is 👏👏
Video quality is hand downs to Pocket 3. For normal vlogging, Pocket is the way to go. Personally, I do lots of sport, so Action 5 for me.
I´m a car guy, so pocket 3 is a must for Rollers etc.
If you can afford to get them both, then I would say get both of them to create awesome content.
I bought the pocket 3 last year and have been pretty happy with it. but I like to wear it on a backback strap mount when I go for long walks and it's too awkward. have wanted a smaller action cam to be a bit more inconspicuous but none of the ones I've tried had good enough video quality (esp at night which is usually when I go for walks and record) or battery life. I bought the Action 5 Pro a week ago to see if it could replace my Pocket 3 and I quickly decided to send it back. The video quality was noticeably worse than the Pocket and I wasn't a fan of the FOV or color (too much HDR emphasis). oh well. maybe next year something good will come out.
simple//
pocket 3 for quality
action cam 5 pro for fun
I ll still stick to my iPhone for now😊😅
I recently purchased the Osmo Action 5 Pro after considering both simply because I thought it would be more rugged and be able to take the abuse of backpacking better. While I like the idea of the gimble, it just looks like a weak spot to me as far as being able to take much abuse in a rough and tumble environment. There was no other real reason (for me) to choose the Action 5 Pro over the Pocket 3.
Its in the name. Pocket 3 is not supposed to be used for action.
Action 5 pro battery case can only store up to 2 micro sd cards. Not 3
Its about function not subjective quality of footage.
I didn’t expect to be the image quality difference to be that big. The P3 has a much nicer image closer to a more expensive mirrorless camera. The OA5 just looks cheap, over sharpened and messy. Also your face looks like it’s slightly out of focus on the OA5. Wow!
I have the action 4 and thinking of action 5 but no way the pocket 3 looks too breakable and soon as you said built in battery i was like Nooooooooo
Im looking for a camera i can toss around recklessly
What do you guys think of the Honey App scam?
Pocket 3 looks way way better
Action cam all the way.
pocket 3 shits on the Action 5 IMHO
pocket looks awesome but so frail. on the long run 5 pro wins
I just sold my Insta360 x3 for Osmo action5 pro.
My advice to everyone confuse on which one to go for is that,buy the two if you can afford
Action 5 looks way oversharpen and unnatural dynamics...
I agree the default settings are intense, in the future I’ll probably shoot in D-Log M!
@@NatesFilmTutorials How will that impact a novice creator like me? I am planning on getting one for hikes, trail runs and beach days with the family
@@richarddeocioit won’t. You can turn them both down to -2 in the settings.
I am DJI fanboy but.....
OA5 image quality looks like sh...t in standard mode .
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥
I’m currently thinking in buying the OP3 for me it’s the best one however if they can make it water proof and a little tougher it will be a perfect little cam 🔥