GoPro’s Hero 13 Black is now getting some real competition in the form of DJI’s recently announced Action 5 Pro. DJI advertises an “unprecedented” 13.5-stop dynamic range and four hours of battery life from its 1,950mAh battery. Even at -20°C (-4°F), it can record for up to 3.6 hours. Compare all these numbers to the “industry average for action camera battery life” of 2 hours, and you’ll definitely be impressed. Plus, if you use DJI’s 30W USB-C charger, you can get 2 hours of shooting from a 15-minute charge.
According to the official press release, the camera has a 1/1.3″ sensor with a 2.4 μm pixel size. It can shoot 4K video at 60fps in low light, “capturing intricate shadow details without overexposing highlights”. It also has a Supernight mode with AI noise reduction that promises to “deliver clean and clear footage”.
The Osmo Action 5 Pro comes with built-in subject centering and tracking, powered by machine learning algorithms. It can go up to 20 meters deep in water without a case, while the built-in color temperature sensor captures true colors under the sea. You can also set it to automatically start recording when submerged and stop once you surface. Its pressure gauge records underwater depth, duration, and height data to ensure your safety.
The camera’s OLED display has a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, and the screen-to-body ratio is now 16% better thanks to the larger panel and narrower bezels. The Osmo Action 5 Pro can connect directly to the DJI Mic 2 transmitter via Bluetooth, allowing ultra high sampling rate audio recording without the need for a receiver.
You get 47GB of storage, high-speed transfers of up to 80MB/s via Wi-Fi 6 or USB 3.0, Wi-Fi livestreaming support, timecode for syncing footage from multiple cameras, pre-rec that starts recording before you click record, and highlights for quickly marking important moments to make your editing easier.
The Osmo Action 5 Pro is now available in two packages. The Standard Combo costs $349 and includes the camera, Osmo Action Extreme Battery Plus (1,950 mAh), Osmo Action Horizontal-Vertical Protective Frame, Osmo Action Quick-Release Adapter Mount, Osmo Action Curved Adhesive Base, Osmo Locking Screw, Type-C to Type-C PD Cable, Osmo Action 5 Pro Rubber Lens Protector, Osmo Action 5 Pro Glass Lens Cover, and Osmo Action Anti-Slip Pad.
The $449 Adventure Combo includes the Osmo Action Quick-Release Adapter Mount (Mini), Osmo Action Multifunctional Battery Case, and Osmo 1.5m Extension Rod.