GoPro’s Hero 13 Black now has some real competition in the form of DJI’s recently announced Action 5 Pro. DJI touts a “groundbreaking” 13.5 stops of dynamic range and four hours of battery life from its 1,950mAh battery. Even at -20° C (-4° F), it can shoot for up to 3.6 hours. Compare all of these numbers to the “industry average for action camera battery life” of 2 hours, and you’d be mighty impressed. And if you use DJI’s 30W USB-C charger, you’ll get 2 hours of shooting from a 15-minute charge.
The camera has a 1/1.3″ sensor with a 2.4μm pixel size. It can record 4K video at 60fps in low light, capturing “intricate shadow details without overexposing highlights,” according to the official press release. There’s also a SuperNight mode with AI noise reduction that promises to “deliver cleaner and clearer images.”
The Osmo Action 5 Pro comes with built-in subject centering and tracking, powered by machine learning algorithms. It can go down to 20m without a case, while its built-in color temperature sensor captures true-to-life colors underwater. You can even set it to automatically start recording when submerged and stop after surfacing. The pressure gauge records underwater depth, duration, and altitude data to keep you safe.
The camera’s OLED displays have a peak 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 for ultra-high sampling rate audio recording without the need for a receiver.
You get 47GB of storage, fast transfer speeds of up to 80MB/s over Wi-Fi 6 or USB 3.0, support for Wi-Fi live streaming, Timecode to sync footage from multiple cameras, Pre-rec to start recording before you press Record, and Highlight to quickly mark key moments to simplify your editing.
The Osmo Action 5 Pro is now available in two packages. The Standard Combo costs $349 and includes the camera itself, the 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 comes with the Osmo Action Quick-Release Adapter Mount (mini), Osmo Action Multi-Function Battery Case, and Osmo 1.5m Extension Pole.