DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
88/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $349
Manufacturer source ↗DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs GoPro HERO13 Black
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
GoPro HERO13 Black
89/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $399
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for
- 4-hour record time on extreme-cold battery (at 1080p/24fps)
- D-Log M + HLG 10-bit
- Touch front + rear OLED displays
Tradeoff: HDR mixed reviews
Consider GoPro HERO13 Black for
- HB-Series modular lens system (macro, UW, anamorphic, ND)
- GP-Log video support added in HERO13
- 5.3K 60p with HyperSmooth 6.0
Tradeoff: Premium app subscription gates features
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Video
GoPro HERO13 Black
leads on video (96 vs 92)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Build
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Sensor
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
leads on sensor (92 vs 90)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | GoPro HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.3″ CMOS, 40 MP (7296×5472) | 1/1.9″ CMOS, 27 MP |
| Lens | Fixed 155° UW | HB-Series swappable mount |
| Video | 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p · 1080p 240p | 5.3K 60p · 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p |
| Log | D-Log M, HLG (10-bit) | GP-Log |
| Storage | microSD UHS-I U3 | microSD UHS-I U3 |
| Weight | ↑ 146 g | 154 g |
| Water resistance | 20 m (60 m with case) | 10 m |
| Battery | 1950 mAh; ~4 h at 1080p/24, ~2.5 h at 4K | Enduro 1900 mAh (~1.5 h at 5.3K60) |
| Burst | Not documented | 30 fps photo |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- sensor
- 92 / 90
- af
- 88 / 88
- video
- 92 / 96
- build
- 92 / 92
- ergonomics
- 90 / 88
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Prices & availability
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GoPro HERO13 Black
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.