The production quality of this video is out of this world. I don't even care about the cameras anymore, I just enjoy the adventure and stunning views! Great job!
EXACTLY - i would go further and say it is somewhat "unfair" to the other guys reviewing products on their backyard or boring urban environment. This is the real deal! blew my mind.
@@HG0488I have them all. The X4 creates a really, really unique image that nothing else can really do but ultimately it requires a lot of extra workload editing the video before you can use it and the image quality is nowhere near the pocket 3 or a dedicated action camera. To me if I had NO cameras I’d start with an action camera because it’s the jack of all trades and really simple to use. Rugged, mountable but also able to vlog etc. The Pocket 3 would be next if I did a large amount of vlogging or if stabilized night shots were important to me. Finally I would get an X4 for speciality shots that I would use briefly in a video but wouldn’t be the basis of all the video.
Fantastic again. I love the Pocket 3 but I really like the Action 5 Pro's fixed focus for your environment because I want to see those spectacular backgrounds!
Thank you Jake, you actually cleared my doubts on the live. I purchased action 5 as i would be trekking in the Himalayas and I don't want pocket 3 to break if i slip and fall. Action 5 will do the work for me!! Amazing video as always 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I just watch this just to relax after a long day work at the hospital. I am a healthcare provider and I need to see nice things to renew my mind 😂😂 thank you for this. So well done! On my channel I am a home decorating enthusiast but I had to pick one I would go with the AO5. Beautiful!!
#1 Review of any product I have ever seen on TH-cam - and I have seen a lot. Excellent coverage if details, clear comaprisons well labeled. Just WOW! Well done, Subscribed jsut to see how it is done the right way.
I almost always prefer the video on the OA5 simply because I want to see the background. That said, I thought both were great and would lean towards the Pocket 3 for most vlogging. Owning both helpful, but I wouldn’t like to carry both. Well done and amazing scenery that we don’t get anywhere else!
Beautiful video, thank you. I have to go with the A5. The Pocket 3 blur gets old quick and I like to see everything in focus. The colors of the Pocket 3 are more natural looking especially the skin tone but all that can be adjusted so I still like the A5 mainly because it's so durable and is suited for what I do. The older Action 4 has an excellent normal color profile that i wish the A5 had.
You live and work in an absolutely incredible place. I'm distracted by how beautiful the scenery is and it would be hard for either camera to do a bad job in such beautiful surroundings.
Fantastic ...what a great review. Even if I wasn't looking to buy the Action 5 I am real pleased to have come across this video.The pic's in the ice cave are insane, the quality of this video is perfect and beautifully done, truly a work of art.
Great comparison! I personally owned pocket 3 and DJI Action 1 (yes 1st gen). Since my major use case is doing family vlogs pocket 3 is always my go-to device, with still photos using iPhone 16 Pro. I only use Action cam when doing water sports so still happy with my original DJI Action. But I am so impressed how DJI has improved the Action series over the years and the low-light quality of Action 5 Pro is just so amazing.
The recordings and the test, as well as the whole video, are simply perfectly done. I enjoyed every moment. In any case, you have a new subscriber and I look forward to new videos!
What a pleasure to see this spectacular scenery. Thank you for this excellent comparison of these two cameras and taking us on your adventure. Each camera has its strengths. The deep focus of the Action 5 captures the scenery beautifully.
You are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place. The Action 5 is better for your environment because we want to see the immense beauty. The pocket 3 has the best image and is better suited for less desirable environments, My .02
The Action 5 is brilliant. I really prefer the look it gave on all your videos. Would definitely be my choice if I had to only choose one. Good job Jake 💪🏼👍🏼
I am in China, and I just placed an order for pocket 3 in DJI store, and they said I have to wait for 1-2 weeks to get it because of too many orders of pocket 3. I am foreign trader who wanna make business vlog in wholesale market and do some interview of the factories. I think pocket 3 suits me more. Thank you for this beautiful and awesome video.
That overhead shot from the drone of the two of you on the glacier was wild! Inside the ice kind of creeped me out a bit but visually that was stunning. I kind of like the colours coming out of the Action 5 a bit more, but the Pocket 3 definitely has it's uses. Ideal scenario would be to have both if you could afford it.
Love it when Jake goes out to places we mere mortals can only dream of going to and finds a way to relay useful information while providing stunning example footage. Well done sir!! Also, glad you covered the photo capabilities. I use my Pocket 3 occasionally for stills and am always surprised by how good the images are.
Both video cameras are for me: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for daytime recordings and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for night recordings, although the Action 5 Pro has made a little more progress in low light.
This is what I am thinking about doing. I currently use a GoPro 12, but it isn't great in low light conditions. I'm just a bit worried about filming at night time in the rain (which is what I want it for)
The Action 5 is brilliant. I really prefer the look it gave on all your videos. Would definitely be my choice if I had to only choose one. The way it also was able to track and it’s got a static lens is amazing. Yes not as good as the Pocket, but that has a gimbal. Very impressed with that feature. Plus the night mode is very impressive. Good job Jake 💪🏼👍🏼
I have Pocket 3 and for recording a vacation trip is not so good, because the small screen and the way the gimbal operates. I'd prefer at least one fixed position of the gimbal (like GoPro) and not "autonomous" operation of the gimbal. I've ordered the Action 5 Pro hoping for a better experience. Your video is excellent and very interesting. Thank you.
I love my pocket 3, but i also enjoy the quality of the action 5. I use both but on rainy days action 5 is my go to as its waterproof and also i myself personally think low light is little bit more better than the pocket 3.
Hi Jake, I got the action 5 and am loving it. I have to say this footage was just stunning. Especially when you went in the ice cave. Arcteryx needs to sponsor you! Really enjoyed your review.
Thank you so much! I’d love it if Arcteryx sponsored me as I love their stuff as you can see lol. That ice cave is just magical. The best one I’ve ever seen
Great scenery! I think the pocket 3 does a better job on auto exposing on face while still keeping the background dynamic range under control. Also under low light, pocket 3 has better performance, which is to be expected with the bigger sensor. They are both fantastic cameras though! Thank you for doing the comparison!
Wow. Thanks. I've been saving money to spend on tiny cam but don't know which one to buy. Pocket 3 definitely win on its physical feature but also very sensitive. I'ma go with action 5!!
Thanks for a useful video. I wanted a Pocket 3, but there is very limited availability where I am. I just bought an Action 5, and I'm not disappointed. In fact, I'm very impressed!
The Action 5 is just as capable for vlogging, plus it's water/weather proof, more rugged, and can be used in more applications/situations because of these things. Don't know why I'd pick the Pocket 3 over the Action 5.
As a traveller and motorcycle tourer in all weathers it’s the Action for me, I’d break the gimbal in a week, as I did on the original Pocket. Still rocking the Action 3 and 4, about to order the 5. Even the original Action is still useable, I know because I’ve still got one🤣👍. PS. Great production and landscape, very different from a very wet northern England.
Action 5 video quality is way better then the Pocket 3. Sharper, better colors and video looks more natural. I need to dump my GoPros lol. The stabilization on the Action 5 is so good that you don’t even need a gimbal. Great comparison video from AK!
Depends on the use case scenario, i have both, for mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling of course the a5p, but for vlogging or low light I really like the pocket3
Man, thanks so much. I gotta say, your comparison makes the Action 5 more appealing. The image is fantastic. The pocket's dof isn't a strong enough consideration, esp with its limited versatility & quirks. That's what my sony or even iphone is for.
Hi Jake, thanks for your great test. There is a big difference in image quality between the two cameras. Pocket 3 has amazing image quality. Very natural threedimensional look. No degradation of images quality because there is no digital stabilization. No loss in sharpness, no loss in colour quality and also not a processed digital look. It is pur image quality from that great lens and the sensor with a good amount of natural image processing. It is the same with the drone footage, which is also brillant. The Action 5 pro footage looses lots of quality (detail, sharpness, colour, contrast) because of digital image stabilzation. It is more processed because of that digital image stabilization and trying to reprocess sharpening/details. Because of that processing the image looks more flat, digital and a bit overprocessed as with all other digital stabilized devices. Dynamic range is great but it does not look natural at all. But regarding digital image stabilzation and its limits the image quality is still better than GoPro and lots of (maybe all) smartphones.
DJI did a great job with pocket 3. it produces the footage with a better details and more pleasing natural colors and skin tones. one day i will upgrade my pocket 2.
I have them both as part of my work kit, along with Sony mirrorless cameras. These are great for b-roll or putting them somewhere I wouldn't want to put my full sized mirrorless cameras (like right next to roads or in small spots).
Great show for someone making a decision on a small 4k capable camera. I have a Pocket 1, and love it. Just had DJI re-batt it. I just got an Action 4 and plan to get a five when available in my area. U mainly film with large sensor cameras, but do really like these small cameras for their unique capabilities. Cheers.
Nice!!!! I have a Pocket 3 and I love it. But I’m looking for a second camera that will be a nice sidekick to my Pocket 3. I’m specifically going to use it for walking and talking, vlogging, and walking tours, both outside and inside, in mixed light. Also for stills. I’m also going to do mall walking tours. Not too much action (respect, but not my thing) but I want a backup to my pocket 3 that’s a bit more rugged, just throw in my backpack and document life and vlog. Do you recommend the Action 5 as a sidekick to the Pocket 3? I do have a GoPro 12, which is fun for sunny days but at night it’s awful. I’m hoping the action 5 is a decent low light camera and it really seems like it is! Great review!
Returned the DJI Action 5. Really bad image quality. They may fix the bitrate later, but I’m not waiting around for it. I’ll stick to my Pocket 3 for now.
Hey i did not know until my girlfriend took my pocket 3 and put it side ways super fast and the cam adjusted to portrait. So if you did not know the pocket 3 can do portrait with the full sensor. I received my action 5 2 days ago 😁
I rarely vlog with these cameras, so for me it's the Pocket 3, because of superior image quality. But don't get me wrong, the image quality of the Action 5 is good also, especially if filming in D-LOG M or HLG color profiles. Great comparison Jake, there both great cameras. And I would say get both if it's in your budget, some situations call for a more rugged action camera.
Oh man though, the action 7 is it. Skip the action 6! Hehehe. Jk. I learned from this video, both of these options are amazing and you may always be waiting. I am waiting since the GoPro 8 and still disappointed as they never did a real upgrade in 5 years.
@@JosefTorkelsen Go pro is no more, but Dji and Insta360 are doing better and I think next generation we will have one inch sensor and it would be a better choice
I’m not sure if I missed it but the one thing worth pointing out is the new Action 5 Pro “normal” color modes (not D-Log M) have a pretty strong HDR look to skies, skin tones, and even show some haloing around objects. I find it a fairly significant step back from the Action 4 (much more so than the overhyped bitrate issue). Now of course if you use D-Log M and color grade that all goes away but I suspect many use the normal modes straight out of camera and in that the Pocket 3 does a much better job, at least for now until hopefully DJI does some firmware magic to the new Action 5 Pro. Of course the Pocket 3 still benefits from using D-Log M too, it’s just it’s normal mode is significantly superior to Action 5 Pro.
Jake man, great video this has really helped me, thanks a lot. Going to check out your next vid on hero vs action but looking like the action is really going to be useful for me!
Great channel. Thank you. Which one suits more for making pov videos while walking with the camera attached to my backpack in swedish forest wilderness?
Thank you so much for your hard work; the video turned out great! I’m a bit confused, though, and would really appreciate your help. I’d like to capture memories with my family and take photos of my products to upload to my Etsy store. I don’t need them to be too professional, but I’d like them to look nice. What would be the best option for me?
honestly you're phone will likely be best for that. if you want to do stuff with video and photos that doesn't require the use of your phone then the pocket 3 will give you the best results in the situations you describe.
Very nice comparation. Thank you. Yes, the focus blur is on Pocket 3 much more visible. But if you make video of nature you do not need all the time to do selfie 🙂 I think the sensor is important and of course use of the camera. What you need it for.
the pocket seems great for upclose more personal type of vlogging videos , the action 5 seems way better for "action" shots , and if you want the back drop the be featured with you in the video. on a side note its amazing the quality these tiny little cameras including gopro's can video these days.
really good video! the question i have that i haven't seen an answer for is, what is the focal lengths of the action 5 pro cameras!? i know the pocket 3 is 20mm.
It is really a great video and very detailed comment on each device. I can't wait to give like and subscribe. Just wonder if you are in a one-day trip? Seems u got lots of device to have fun.
Hi Jake. Amazing video. I have two young kids (6 and 3) and my family travels quite a lot. If I have to pick one between them, which would you recommend? Thanks.
How is the DJI wide angle adaptor for the pocket 3? Can you still shutdown the guimbal and store the camera in its case with the wide angle adaptor on? Thanks for your awesome review!
Hey everyone, I’m Ajith from India, and I’m planning to buy the DJI Pocket 3 for travel vlogging and casual filmmaking. Should I buy it now, or wait for the Pocket 4? Are there any rumors about its release ? Any advice would be appreciated!
There are no rumors or leaks about the pocket 4 so far. You should buy the pocket 3 if you need a camera now otherwise you could be waiting a year or more
@@JakeSloan I would love to see your review and opinion on the insta ace pro 2 too. I cannot decide between Osomo Action 5 Pro and Insta ace pro 2. Both seems great.
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The production quality of this video is out of this world. I don't even care about the cameras anymore, I just enjoy the adventure and stunning views! Great job!
Thank you!
Great content
Beautiful indeed
EXACTLY - i would go further and say it is somewhat "unfair" to the other guys reviewing products on their backyard or boring urban environment. This is the real deal! blew my mind.
Me too… the scenes are just awesome 👏🏽
You picked one heck of a gorgeous place to demo the product!
lol yes. yes I did!
the best solution is to have them both because they complement each other perfectly
Exactly right lol
My kid is almost 2 and that's my combo rn. Action cam, pocket 3 and Mini 4 drone. Do you think I should trade my action cam for insta 360 X?
I have a pocket 3. Trying to decide between Action 4/5 and insta360 x4
@@HG0488I have them all. The X4 creates a really, really unique image that nothing else can really do but ultimately it requires a lot of extra workload editing the video before you can use it and the image quality is nowhere near the pocket 3 or a dedicated action camera. To me if I had NO cameras I’d start with an action camera because it’s the jack of all trades and really simple to use. Rugged, mountable but also able to vlog etc. The Pocket 3 would be next if I did a large amount of vlogging or if stabilized night shots were important to me. Finally I would get an X4 for speciality shots that I would use briefly in a video but wouldn’t be the basis of all the video.
@@HG0488 action 5 for sure
The amount of effort you put in into making these videos is commendable 🙌
I appreciate that!
Fantastic again. I love the Pocket 3 but I really like the Action 5 Pro's fixed focus for your environment because I want to see those spectacular backgrounds!
That’s a great point!
totally agree. his environment is like a fantasy movie.
@@JakeSloan And there's no way to adjust the Pocket 3 so the background won't be so shallow, right? I like P3's bigger lens and low light performance.
Thank you Jake, you actually cleared my doubts on the live. I purchased action 5 as i would be trekking in the Himalayas and I don't want pocket 3 to break if i slip and fall. Action 5 will do the work for me!! Amazing video as always 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Great to hear!
I just watch this just to relax after a long day work at the hospital. I am a healthcare provider and I need to see nice things to renew my mind 😂😂 thank you for this. So well done! On my channel I am a home decorating enthusiast but I had to pick one I would go with the AO5. Beautiful!!
awesome and thank you for the kind words! I have quite a few videos like this so enjoy!
#1 Review of any product I have ever seen on TH-cam - and I have seen a lot. Excellent coverage if details, clear comaprisons well labeled. Just WOW! Well done, Subscribed jsut to see how it is done the right way.
Thank you!
I almost always prefer the video on the OA5 simply because I want to see the background. That said, I thought both were great and would lean towards the Pocket 3 for most vlogging. Owning both helpful, but I wouldn’t like to carry both. Well done and amazing scenery that we don’t get anywhere else!
owning both is definitely helpful
Beautiful video, thank you. I have to go with the A5. The Pocket 3 blur gets old quick and I like to see everything in focus. The colors of the Pocket 3 are more natural looking especially the skin tone but all that can be adjusted so I still like the A5 mainly because it's so durable and is suited for what I do. The older Action 4 has an excellent normal color profile that i wish the A5 had.
Good choice!
This is the video I was waiting for. I got a pocket 3 not long ago but the new action is looking sooo good. Thanks for the comparison
The pocket three is definitely an awesome little camera. I’ve used it to film the Roehl and talking head shots for so many of my TH-cam videos lately.
You live and work in an absolutely incredible place. I'm distracted by how beautiful the scenery is and it would be hard for either camera to do a bad job in such beautiful surroundings.
That’s kinda true lol. At least you get to come along with me!
Fantastic ...what a great review. Even if I wasn't looking to buy the Action 5 I am real pleased to have come across this video.The pic's in the ice cave are insane, the quality of this video is perfect and beautifully done, truly a work of art.
Great comparison! I personally owned pocket 3 and DJI Action 1 (yes 1st gen). Since my major use case is doing family vlogs pocket 3 is always my go-to device, with still photos using iPhone 16 Pro. I only use Action cam when doing water sports so still happy with my original DJI Action. But I am so impressed how DJI has improved the Action series over the years and the low-light quality of Action 5 Pro is just so amazing.
fantastic!
The recordings and the test, as well as the whole video, are simply perfectly done. I enjoyed every moment. In any case, you have a new subscriber and I look forward to new videos!
Thank you!
What a pleasure to see this spectacular scenery. Thank you for this excellent comparison of these two cameras and taking us on your adventure. Each camera has its strengths. The deep focus of the Action 5 captures the scenery beautifully.
agreed and thank you
You are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place. The Action 5 is better for your environment because we want to see the immense beauty. The pocket 3 has the best image and is better suited for less desirable environments, My .02
Great points
I don’t usually comment on TH-cam but honestly spectacular review sir
Glad you liked it
The Action 5 is brilliant. I really prefer the look it gave on all your videos. Would definitely be my choice if I had to only choose one. Good job Jake 💪🏼👍🏼
Good choice and thank you!
Very well done Jake. Never felt impressed after watching such reviews. Keep em coming!
Thanks! Will do!
I am in China, and I just placed an order for pocket 3 in DJI store, and they said I have to wait for 1-2 weeks to get it because of too many orders of pocket 3. I am foreign trader who wanna make business vlog in wholesale market and do some interview of the factories. I think pocket 3 suits me more. Thank you for this beautiful and awesome video.
Great choice! It will be worth the wait.
That overhead shot from the drone of the two of you on the glacier was wild! Inside the ice kind of creeped me out a bit but visually that was stunning.
I kind of like the colours coming out of the Action 5 a bit more, but the Pocket 3 definitely has it's uses. Ideal scenario would be to have both if you could afford it.
Thanks Jason! I agree both is ideal
Love it when Jake goes out to places we mere mortals can only dream of going to and finds a way to relay useful information while providing stunning example footage. Well done sir!!
Also, glad you covered the photo capabilities. I use my Pocket 3 occasionally for stills and am always surprised by how good the images are.
Couldn't agree more and thank you!
Both video cameras are for me: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for daytime recordings and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for night recordings, although the Action 5 Pro has made a little more progress in low light.
agreed!
This is what I am thinking about doing. I currently use a GoPro 12, but it isn't great in low light conditions. I'm just a bit worried about filming at night time in the rain (which is what I want it for)
This video was immersive, so good. You live in a content creator paradise!
Thanks Eddie!
The Action 5 is brilliant. I really prefer the look it gave on all your videos. Would definitely be my choice if I had to only choose one. The way it also was able to track and it’s got a static lens is amazing. Yes not as good as the Pocket, but that has a gimbal. Very impressed with that feature. Plus the night mode is very impressive.
Good job Jake 💪🏼👍🏼
Yeah the action 5 is a beast of a little camera!!
In OA5 Pro they need to fix colors in auto mode. For now this camera is only suitable for shooting in D-LogM.
D-Log M is definitely the best quality out of the camera
Looking at these for a Christmas present and was unsure which way to go, now better informed when I go to look in store. Great review, many thanks
glad to hear it
I have Pocket 3 and for recording a vacation trip is not so good, because the small screen and the way the gimbal operates. I'd prefer at least one fixed position of the gimbal (like GoPro) and not "autonomous" operation of the gimbal. I've ordered the Action 5 Pro hoping for a better experience. Your video is excellent and very interesting. Thank you.
I hope it is better for you
They are both fantastic. I am so glad that a purchase Pocket 3.
But I think that the Action 5 is a must have also 🤷🏻♂️😃
Totally agree!
What a gorgeous location for a review! Just got back from a trip to the 49th state, looks like I just need both of the cameras!
Well that’s the best way 😂
small sensor tech has come along so much in recent years. I want both 😂. Thanks Jake.
yes it has!
I love my pocket 3, but i also enjoy the quality of the action 5. I use both but on rainy days action 5 is my go to as its waterproof and also i myself personally think low light is little bit more better than the pocket 3.
fantastic use cases!
extra thumbs up here ‘cause you choose a really breathtaking place to demo the camera. great job!! ❤❤
Thank you so much!
This is what I was looking. Like you said - both has separate specialities. I think I would go for Action 5. Because of pricing and durability
great choice
Hi Jake, I got the action 5 and am loving it. I have to say this footage was just stunning. Especially when you went in the ice cave. Arcteryx needs to sponsor you! Really enjoyed your review.
Thank you so much! I’d love it if Arcteryx sponsored me as I love their stuff as you can see lol. That ice cave is just magical. The best one I’ve ever seen
Great scenery! I think the pocket 3 does a better job on auto exposing on face while still keeping the background dynamic range under control. Also under low light, pocket 3 has better performance, which is to be expected with the bigger sensor. They are both fantastic cameras though! Thank you for doing the comparison!
agreed!
This is exactly the question I am pondering right now. Thanks for the video :)
Awesome I hope it was helpful!
@@JakeSloan Very helpful, thank you! All about the use case. Think I'm a Pocket 3 guy.
Please make a d-log m color grading tutorial
I will try
Wow. Thanks. I've been saving money to spend on tiny cam but don't know which one to buy. Pocket 3 definitely win on its physical feature but also very sensitive. I'ma go with action 5!!
Good choice!
Your comment is very good. Thank you for going to such a beautiful place to record this great video for us!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm definitely going to get both after watching this. In addition to my Canon R5 and R7, I think I'll have every vlogging scenario covered.
Oh you absolutely will.
Hello Jake, thanks for the video . My question is can both camera connects the Dji mic2
Yes both can direct wireless connection with up to 2 DJI mic 2
This is an amazing review, as well as the spot where you are filming. Great job!
Thanks a ton!
Thanks for a useful video. I wanted a Pocket 3, but there is very limited availability where I am. I just bought an Action 5, and I'm not disappointed. In fact, I'm very impressed!
fantastic
The Action 5 is just as capable for vlogging, plus it's water/weather proof, more rugged, and can be used in more applications/situations because of these things. Don't know why I'd pick the Pocket 3 over the Action 5.
mostly for the way it works and the out of focus background
Love the work and effort you've put on this!
Thanks
I have bought an A5 pro after watching your comparison. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
thanks for the review.. i think based on my use case, pocket 3 is best suited.. but action 5 looks really great as well! ❤
perfect!
As a traveller and motorcycle tourer in all weathers it’s the Action for me, I’d break the gimbal in a week, as I did on the original Pocket. Still rocking the Action 3 and 4, about to order the 5. Even the original Action is still useable, I know because I’ve still got one🤣👍.
PS. Great production and landscape, very different from a very wet northern England.
fantastic! I still have an original action as well and it is still going strong lol
Action 5 video quality is way better then the Pocket 3. Sharper, better colors and video looks more natural. I need to dump my GoPros lol. The stabilization on the Action 5 is so good that you don’t even need a gimbal. Great comparison video from AK!
agreed and thank you!
Depends on the use case scenario, i have both, for mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling of course the a5p, but for vlogging or low light I really like the pocket3
agreed!
The ice caves are beautiful, great video. I think I’ll add an Action 5 Pro to my collection.
Excellent!
The best travel/vlogging/action combo for this is the pocket 3 and insta360 x4
thats a great combo
Thank you for the video. which one should i choose i case of recording my kids in the room, at the coffee shop sometimes
I'd go with the pocket 3
finally! someone doing this. Exactly what i was waiting for!
I hope it helped!
Thanks for the review- these are the two cameras im down to the wire on deciding . :)
Glad I could help!
Man, thanks so much. I gotta say, your comparison makes the Action 5 more appealing. The image is fantastic. The pocket's dof isn't a strong enough consideration, esp with its limited versatility & quirks. That's what my sony or even iphone is for.
Great points and I hope this video helps!
Hi Jake, thanks for your great test. There is a big difference in image quality between the two cameras.
Pocket 3 has amazing image quality. Very natural threedimensional look. No degradation of images quality because there is no digital stabilization. No loss in sharpness, no loss in colour quality and also not a processed digital look. It is pur image quality from that great lens and the sensor with a good amount of natural image processing. It is the same with the drone footage, which is also brillant.
The Action 5 pro footage looses lots of quality (detail, sharpness, colour, contrast) because of digital image stabilzation. It is more processed because of that digital image stabilization and trying to reprocess sharpening/details. Because of that processing the image looks more flat, digital and a bit overprocessed as with all other digital stabilized devices. Dynamic range is great but it does not look natural at all. But regarding digital image stabilzation and its limits the image quality is still better than GoPro and lots of (maybe all) smartphones.
agreed!
DJI did a great job with pocket 3. it produces the footage with a better details and more pleasing natural colors and skin tones. one day i will upgrade my pocket 2.
They did a fantastic job with it.
I have them both as part of my work kit, along with Sony mirrorless cameras. These are great for b-roll or putting them somewhere I wouldn't want to put my full sized mirrorless cameras (like right next to roads or in small spots).
Agreed!!
Great show for someone making a decision on a small 4k capable camera. I have a Pocket 1, and love it. Just had DJI re-batt it. I just got an Action 4 and plan to get a five when available in my area. U mainly film with large sensor cameras, but do really like these small cameras for their unique capabilities. Cheers.
actually lately I mainly film my TH-cam videos with the pocket 3 lol
@@JakeSloan I think the less stuff you carry around the more and better video you shoot. Shooting with Pocket 3 sounds good to me.
Pocket 3 can do 4k vertical, just hold it horizontal. Great video!
Yes but you loose some of the stabilization
Like the drones, soon it's not gonna be which brand of action camera to choose from but which model of DJI
Dear lord. You are probably right.
Perfect comparison ever
Thank you!
Great review! Will one DJI Mic 2 simultaneously send audio to both cameras while recording at the same time?
no it will only pair to one device at a time
I'm too old for action anymore, so I'm feeling better about my Pocket 3 purchase a month ago. I appreciate your real world comparison.
lol I feel about the same! No more downhill skiing for me 😂
Nice!!!! I have a Pocket 3 and I love it. But I’m looking for a second camera that will be a nice sidekick to my Pocket 3. I’m specifically going to use it for walking and talking, vlogging, and walking tours, both outside and inside, in mixed light. Also for stills. I’m also going to do mall walking tours. Not too much action (respect, but not my thing) but I want a backup to my pocket 3 that’s a bit more rugged, just throw in my backpack and document life and vlog. Do you recommend the Action 5 as a sidekick to the Pocket 3? I do have a GoPro 12, which is fun for sunny days but at night it’s awful. I’m hoping the action 5 is a decent low light camera and it really seems like it is! Great review!
That action 5 would work well as a second camera for your setup for sure
Returned the DJI Action 5. Really bad image quality. They may fix the bitrate later, but I’m not waiting around for it. I’ll stick to my Pocket 3 for now.
I hope they fix it soon
Thank you for sharing your experience with these cameras. Well done!
You're welcome
Jake Sloan reviews products EPICALLY!
Yessssssss 😂
Man, is this your backyard for real ? .. I want to move to Alaska , now.
Yes but the work it takes to get here is 😮💨
I think Osmo Action 5 is best for action. Plus the images are epic.
Exactly
Hey i did not know until my girlfriend took my pocket 3 and put it side ways super fast and the cam adjusted to portrait. So if you did not know the pocket 3 can do portrait with the full sensor. I received my action 5 2 days ago 😁
Awesome!!
I rarely vlog with these cameras, so for me it's the Pocket 3, because of superior image quality. But don't get me wrong, the image quality of the Action 5 is good also, especially if filming in D-LOG M or HLG color profiles. Great comparison Jake, there both great cameras. And I would say get both if it's in your budget, some situations call for a more rugged action camera.
Totally agree
Great comparison, I think next generation of action cameras going to be a better choice. so I'll wait
I have a feeling we will see some pretty amazing tech in the next generation
An 1 inch sensor in an action camera would be legendary.
Oh man though, the action 7 is it. Skip the action 6! Hehehe. Jk. I learned from this video, both of these options are amazing and you may always be waiting. I am waiting since the GoPro 8 and still disappointed as they never did a real upgrade in 5 years.
@@JosefTorkelsen Go pro is no more, but Dji and Insta360 are doing better and I think next generation we will have one inch sensor and it would be a better choice
I’m not sure if I missed it but the one thing worth pointing out is the new Action 5 Pro “normal” color modes (not D-Log M) have a pretty strong HDR look to skies, skin tones, and even show some haloing around objects. I find it a fairly significant step back from the Action 4 (much more so than the overhyped bitrate issue). Now of course if you use D-Log M and color grade that all goes away but I suspect many use the normal modes straight out of camera and in that the Pocket 3 does a much better job, at least for now until hopefully DJI does some firmware magic to the new Action 5 Pro. Of course the Pocket 3 still benefits from using D-Log M too, it’s just it’s normal mode is significantly superior to Action 5 Pro.
agreed, I also find I prefer the colors out of the pocket 3 in both normal and d-log a bit more
Spectacular video footage as usual BTW. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Jake man, great video this has really helped me, thanks a lot. Going to check out your next vid on hero vs action but looking like the action is really going to be useful for me!
Glad to hear it!
Great channel. Thank you. Which one suits more for making pov videos while walking with the camera attached to my backpack in swedish forest wilderness?
the action 5 for sure! the extra wide FOV makes it a great POV camera
@@JakeSloan Thank you
Great comparison & review! And amazing shots. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your hard work; the video turned out great! I’m a bit confused, though, and would really appreciate your help. I’d like to capture memories with my family and take photos of my products to upload to my Etsy store. I don’t need them to be too professional, but I’d like them to look nice. What would be the best option for me?
honestly you're phone will likely be best for that. if you want to do stuff with video and photos that doesn't require the use of your phone then the pocket 3 will give you the best results in the situations you describe.
Very nice comparation. Thank you.
Yes, the focus blur is on Pocket 3 much more visible. But if you make video of nature you do not need all the time to do selfie 🙂
I think the sensor is important and of course use of the camera. What you need it for.
Very true!
Great review man! Been eyeing the pocket 3 for while but we will see.
nice!
MAN, WHAT A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE!
agreed
the pocket seems great for upclose more personal type of vlogging videos , the action 5 seems way better for "action" shots , and if you want the back drop the be featured with you in the video. on a side note its amazing the quality these tiny little cameras including gopro's can video these days.
Totally agree
really good video! the question i have that i haven't seen an answer for is, what is the focal lengths of the action 5 pro cameras!? i know the pocket 3 is 20mm.
it's between 11 and 18mm depending on the FOV you select
this such a great review,, such an underrated channel! keep the content coming :))
Thank you so much!
It is really a great video and very detailed comment on each device. I can't wait to give like and subscribe. Just wonder if you are in a one-day trip? Seems u got lots of device to have fun.
this was a one day trip yes, I do have a lot of devices because I do video/photo work full time. TH-cam is my just for fun work
Hi Jake. Amazing video. I have two young kids (6 and 3) and my family travels quite a lot. If I have to pick one between them, which would you recommend? Thanks.
For me personally I absolutely LOVE the pocket 3
@@JakeSloan Thank you for the reply! I just got the Pocket 3 and I love it!
Which one is the best for wedding gift? We are not that pro. Just want to capture the trip.
I would get the pocket 3
How is the DJI wide angle adaptor for the pocket 3? Can you still shutdown the guimbal and store the camera in its case with the wide angle adaptor on? Thanks for your awesome review!
it's decent but warps the image a bit and you cannot store it on the camera and put the gimbal back in the case
Hey Jake, amazing content! Regards from South Africa
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I’m Ajith from India, and I’m planning to buy the DJI Pocket 3 for travel vlogging and casual filmmaking. Should I buy it now, or wait for the Pocket 4? Are there any rumors about its release ? Any advice would be appreciated!
There are no rumors or leaks about the pocket 4 so far. You should buy the pocket 3 if you need a camera now otherwise you could be waiting a year or more
Does action 5 come with microphone or I need to buy seperately? Btw, very great video style for the review. Thank you so much sir.
you will need to buy it separately, and thank you
@@JakeSloan I would love to see your review and opinion on the insta ace pro 2 too. I cannot decide between Osomo Action 5 Pro and Insta ace pro 2. Both seems great.
BEST REVIEW YET GOOD JOB
Thank you
Excellent review! and I fully agree with what you in the video, which is a quite rare thing to happen with me.
LOL thanks!
Another superb (& super useful) video. I love my P3 but can also see use cases for the A5. Ergo, I need both :)
agreed this is the best way lol
Il will wait for the next one or maybe the next one. DJI pocket 10 maybe worth the wait
Jake, Which one would be bet for capturing cars both passing by and for driving them?
the action 5 for sure