Drone maker DJI plans to take on GoPro with its Osmo Action 5’s improved sensor it claims rivals professional cameras.

DJI’s Osmo Action 5 Pro is available today starting at $349 / £329 / €379 for the standard combo kit, which includes the horizontal-vertical protective frame, battery, USB-C cable, and a number accessories for mounting and cleaning your new action cam.

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro has been formally announced. After weeks of leaks and days of delays, we’ve finally got a concrete DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro release date, and info on how to pre order the new high-end action camera. DJI isn’t slowing down as we enter 2024, with the recent release of the DJI Neo and a potential mirrorless camera on the way.

DJI's new Osmo Action 5 Pro is a product making a clear bet – that action camera users want 'Pro' results. They are promising "revolutionary image quality" and highlighting both the dynamic range and low-light performance.

In the case of sensor size, the two cameras are matched, both sporting a 1/1.3” CMOS sensor. The Ace Pro’s was co-developed by Leica - as were the optics - for a high-quality finish. Though we haven’t got our hands on the Osmo Action 5 Pro, initial reports would suggest similarly excellent low-light performance to the Ace Pro.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro ups the ante for rugged action cameras with features aplenty and performance in line with its best competitors.

Coming on the heels of the newly announced GoPro Hero 13 Black, the Osmo Action 5 Pro keeps the video resolution at 4K but enhances the light-gathering range of and the megapixel count for still images on the upgraded camera.

Four-hour battery life, excellent build quality, compatibility with mics – the Osmo Action 5 Pro is a powerful action camera and excellent GoPro Hero 13 Black alternative