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GoPro Lit Hero vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo

Compare video, stabilisation, battery and durability.

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GoPro Lit Hero

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera.
  • Up to 16ft underwater.
  • Stabilization: hyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app.
  • Battery life / runtime: goPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo

  • 146 g.
  • Screen: Front Screen: 1.46-inch 331 ppi 342×342; Rear Screen: 2.5-inch 326 ppi 400×712.
  • 30 W rated wired charging power.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • Camera type: Standard action camera.
KSh 49,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo is the better buy: it is waterproof to 20 m without a case, has built-in GPS for speed and route data and works with a wireless microphone.

Camera

GoPro Lit Hero
Camera type: Mini / wearable action camera
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Camera type: Standard action camera

Water resistance

GoPro Lit Hero
Up to 16ft underwater
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
IP68 water and dust resistance

Stabilization

GoPro Lit Hero
HyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik app
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
EIS:, rockSteady 3.0

Megapixels

GoPro Lit Hero
12MP photos
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
40 MP

Field of view (FOV)

GoPro Lit Hero
165° lens
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
155°

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

GoPro Lit Hero

  • Up to 16ft underwater.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo

  • Waterproof to 20 m without a case (vs 5 m).
  • Built-in GPS for speed, route and location data.
  • Works with a wireless microphone.
  • Higher frame rate: up to 120 fps (vs 60 fps).
  • Longer rated run time: 4 hours (vs 100 minutes).

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PriorityGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
CameraCamera type: Mini / wearable action cameraCamera type: Standard action camera
Battery lifeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off1,950 mAh battery
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwaterIP68 water and dust resistance
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appEIS:, rockSteady 3.0
Megapixels12MP photos40 MP
Field of view (FOV)165° lens155°

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
BrandGoProDJI
ModelLIT HEROOsmo Action 5 Pro

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Dimensions—70.5×44.2×32.8 mm (L×W×H)
Weight—146 g

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Display—Front Screen: 1.46-inch 331 ppi 342×342 800 cd/㎡ max brightness (typical) Rear Screen: 2.5-inch 326 ppi 400×712 800 cd/㎡ max brightness (typical), 1000 cd/㎡ peak brightness
Screen size—Front Screen: 1.46-inch 331 ppi 342×342; Rear Screen: 2.5-inch 326 ppi 400×712
Screen resolution—Front Screen: 1.46-inch 331 ppi 342×342; Rear Screen: 2.5-inch 326 ppi 400×712
Screen brightness—800 cd/㎡ max brightness (typical); 800 cd/㎡ max brightness (typical), 1000 cd/㎡ peak brightness

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Charging—USB-C fast charging with DJI 30W USB-C charger (sold separately)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
USB—USB-C
Bluetooth—BLE 5.1
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6.0 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS—GPS data via optional Osmo Action GPS Bluetooth Remote Controller

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Water resistanceUp to 16ft underwater20 m without the Waterproof Case, 60 m with the Waterproof Case Before use, close the battery compartment cover and the USB-C port cover, and tighten the Glass Lens Cover. It is recommended to install the Waterproof Case for long-duration underwater shooting or in environments with high water impact pressure. Osmo Action 5 Pro and its Waterproof Case have an IP68 waterproof rating. Do not use the camera in hot springs or extreme underwater environments, or let it come into contact with corrosive or unknown liquids.

Identity & body

Identity & body specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Camera typeMini / wearable action cameraStandard action camera
Released—2024
Operating temperature—-20° to 45° C

Camera & imaging

Camera & imaging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Megapixels12MP photos40 MP
Field of view (FOV)165° lens; 4:3 capture uses the full lens field155°
Video max resolution4K at 60fps4K at up to 120 fps
Slow motion4K at 60fps provides 2× slow motion4K: 4x (120fps) 2.7K: 4x (120fps) 1080p: 8x (240fps), 4x (120fps)
StabilizationHyperSmooth applied in the GoPro Quik appEIS: RockSteady 3.0 RockSteady 3.0+ HorizonBalancing HorizonSteady EIS is not supported in Timelapse and Slow Motion modes. HorizonSteady is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9) or 2.7K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60fps or below. HorizonBalancing is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9), 2.7K (16:9), or 4K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60fps or below.
Shooting modesVideo, 4:3 Video, Slo-Mo and PhotoStandard video; Photo; SuperNight; Subject Tracking; Slow Motion; Hyperlapse; Timelapse; Pre-Rec
Sensor—1/1.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size—1/1.3-inch
Lens—FOV: 155° Aperture: f/2.8 Focus Range: 0.35 m to ∞
Aperture—f/2.8
Photo max resolution—7296×5472
Photo formats—JPEG/RAW
Video modes / frame rates—4K (4:3): 3840×2880@100/120fps 4K (4:3): 3840×2880@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 4K (16:9): 3840×2160@100/120fps 4K (16:9): 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 2.7K (4:3): 2688×2016@100/120fps 2.7K (4:3): 2688×2016@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@100/120fps 2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@100/120/200/240fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
Video formats / codecs—MP4 (HEVC)
Color profiles / HDR—D-Log M; high-dynamic-range video without a separate HDR mode
Horizon leveling / lock—EIS: RockSteady 3.0 RockSteady 3.0+ HorizonBalancing HorizonSteady EIS is not supported in Timelapse and Slow Motion modes. HorizonSteady is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9) or 2.7K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60fps or below. HorizonBalancing is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9), 2.7K (16:9), or 4K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60fps or below.

Battery

Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Battery life / runtimeGoPro controlled-environment 4K/60fps test: over 100 minutes with light off; over 75 minutes with light on High240 mins Measured at a room temperature of 25° C, while recording 1080p/24fps (16:9) video, with RockSteady on, Wi-Fi off, and screens off. Data was collected in a controlled environment. Please refer to your actual experience.
Battery capacity—1950 mAh

Sensors & ecosystem

Sensors & ecosystem specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Companion app / compatibilityGoPro Quik app for editing, stabilisation and sharingDJI Mimo app
Mounting / accessory systemFolding GoPro mounting fingers; 1/4-inch-20 tripod thread; magnetic-latch mount compatibility (latch mount sold separately)Magnetic quick-release locking clips; tripod mounting via compatible adapter
Key featuresIntegrated LED light with three brightness levels; replaceable hydrophobic lens coverSuperNight: 4K (16:9): 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps Subject Tracking: 2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 2.7K (9:16): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps 1080p (9:16): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps Hyperlapse: 4K/2.7K/1080p@25/30fps: Auto/×2/×5/×10/×15/×30 Timelapse: 4K/2.7K/1080p@25/30fps Intervals: 0.5/1/2/3/4/5/6/8/10/15/20/25/30/40 s, 1/2/5/30/60 mins Duration: 5/10/20/30 mins, 1/2/3/5 hours, ∞ Pre-Rec: Pre-Recording Duration: 5/10/15/30 s, 1/2/5 mins
Sensors—Color temperature sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Speakers—Built-in playback speaker
Microphones—3
External microphone support—Third-party microphones via compatible 3.5 mm-to-USB-C cable
Audio format—48 kHz 16-bit; AAC

Platform & storage

Platform & storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Operating system / platform—DJI camera firmware; DJI Mimo companion app
Internal storage—The camera features 64 GB of built-in storage, with 47 GB available for use. The storage capacity can be expanded by inserting a microSD card.
Memory card / expandable storage—microSD (up to 1 TB)

Camera system

Camera system specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
ISO range—Photo: 100-25600; Video: 100-51200
Shutter speed—Photo: 1/8000-30 s; Video: 1/8000 s to the limit of frames per second

Video capture

Video capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Maximum video bitrate—120 Mbps

Photo capture

Photo capture specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Photo modes—Single: Approx. 40 MP; Countdown: Off/0.5/1/2/3/5/10 s; Burst: Up to 30 images/3 seconds

Gimbal and tracking

Gimbal and tracking specifications comparison
SpecificationGoPro Lit HeroDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo
Subject tracking—2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps; 2.7K (9:16): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps; 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps; 1080p (9:16): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps

Similarities

  • Both record 4K video.

In summary

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo is the better buy for almost everyone, with waterproofing to 20 m without a case and built-in GPS for speed and route data.

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