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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo

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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

  • Stabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilization.
  • Battery: Li-Po 1S.
  • 12.06 Wh of stored energy.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Built-in tripod for freestanding shots.
KSh 24,500In Stock
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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

  • 625 g with battery.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Three-axis motorized stabilization.
KSh 26,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal has a bigger battery (3,350 mAh), is lighter (about 386 g) and has built-in tripod, while the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit lasts longer between charges (up to 24 hours).

Capacity

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Li-Po 1S
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V

Weight

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
About 386 g
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
625 g

Mounting

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
1/4"-20 UNC bottom port, USB-C charging port
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
1/4-inch tripod mounting hole, USB-C charging / firmware port

Camera

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Stabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilization
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture

Connections

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Bluetooth 5.3
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Bluetooth 4.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

  • Built-in tripod: split-design tripod.
  • Bigger battery: 3,350 mAh (vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Extension rod: up to 215 mm.
  • Lighter: about 386 g (vs 625 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 24,500 (vs KSh 26,800).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 4.2).

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 24 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Also in the box: detachable tripod, protective bag, fill-light filters and wrist strap.

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PriorityDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
TrackingYes, ActiveTrack 8.0, Apple DockKit and optional Multifunctional Module 2 trackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
ControlsOsmo FrameTap touchscreen and joystickJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button
Battery life3,350 mAh battery2,600 mAh battery
WeightAbout 386 g625 g
CameraStabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilizationBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.2

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
BrandDJIZHIYUN
ModelOsmo Mobile 8PSMOOTH 5S; Hardware model: SM118
AnnouncedMay 7, 20262022
TypeSmartphone gimbalSmartphone gimbal
Stabilization3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilizationThree-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°
ColorDark Gray—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
DimensionsUnfolded: 291 × 110 × 101 mm; folded: 196 × 105 × 38 mm311 × 168 × 52 mm
WeightApprox. 386 g including built-in tripod, Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Multifunctional Module 2 and Osmo FrameTap; Osmo FrameTap dimensions and weight: 53 × 37 × 19 mm; 29 g625 g, including battery and tripod

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Battery TypeLi-Po 1SBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V
Battery Capacity3350 mAh (12.06 Wh)2,600 mAh
Battery LifeApprox. 10 hours under DJI test conditions; about 3-5 hours with intelligent tracking depending on module and fill-light use; Osmo FrameTap battery life: Up to 4.5 hours standby; charging approx. 2.5 hoursApprox. 2.5–24 hours; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR; shortest runtime with fill light at maximum, longest in standby with lights off
Charging TimeApprox. 2.5 hours; Charging temperature: 5°C to 40°CApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging; up to 4 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Device ChargingYes — can charge a connected smartphoneYes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximum

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
BluetoothGimbal: Bluetooth 5.3; Osmo FrameTap: Bluetooth 5.4 BR/EDRBluetooth 4.2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Subject TrackingYes — ActiveTrack 8.0, Apple DockKit and optional Multifunctional Module 2 trackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
Built-in TripodYes — split-design tripodNo
Extension RodYes — built-in, up to 215 mmNo
Fill LightOptional — via DJI OM Multifunctional Module or Multifunctional Module 2Built-in tilt-axis fill light; one magnetic fill light included; supports up to two magnetic lights
Special FeaturesDetachable Osmo FrameTap remote; phone-screen mirroring/live view; 360° pan rotation; Quick Launch; low-angle shooting; gesture control; ShotGuides; one-tap editing; Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°CPF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
Supported DeviceSmartphonesCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility list
Tested PayloadNot applicable150–300 g
Compatible Phone Weight170-300 g150–300 g
Compatible Phone SizeWidth: 67-84 mm; thickness: 6.9-11 mmClamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mm
Camera CompatibilitySmartphone gimbal; see DJI smartphone compatibility listNot applicable
Mounting SystemDJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5Adjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering on
Accessory Mounts / Ports1/4"-20 UNC bottom port; USB-C charging port; roll-axis USB-C output port1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots

Gimbal & Movement

Gimbal & Movement specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
AxesPan, tilt and rollTilt, roll and pan
Mechanical RangePan: 360° unlimited; roll: -77° to 255°; tilt: -224° to 100°Tilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +259°; pan: -180° to +180°
Controllable RangePan: 360° unlimited; roll: -52° to 256°; tilt: -37° to 55°Tilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°
Max Control Speed120°/s—
Axis LocksManual folding/storage locksManual axis locks for folding and storage
Vertical ShootingYesPortrait and landscape mounting supported

Connectivity & Control

Connectivity & Control specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
AppDJI MimoZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app support
Camera ControlBluetooth/app camera control; Osmo FrameTap remote control; Apple DockKit support on compatible iPhones; Osmo FrameTap remote transmission: Wi-Fi: over 25 m under test conditions; Bluetooth: 10 m in an unobstructed environment; Osmo FrameTap wi-fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 / 5.8 GHz, region dependentBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCam
ControlsOsmo FrameTap touchscreen and joystick; gimbal joystick, shutter/record, M button, zoom/focus wheel and trigger; Osmo FrameTap touchscreen: 1.4-inch; 240 × 240; 800 cd/m² ±10%; 60 HzJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power button

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit
In the BoxOsmo Mobile 8P, DJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Osmo FrameTap, USB-C to USB-C power cable (50 cm), USB-C to USB-C phone charging cable (15 cm), storage pouchSMOOTH 5S gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide; protective bag; one magnetic fill light; four fill-light filters; wrist strap; membership card

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: smartphone gimbal.

In summary

For most buyers the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal is the better buy; the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo Kit makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard KitFor DJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard KitView product ↗ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitFor DJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitView product ↗

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