DJI OM6 vs Zhiyun Smooth 5S | What Nobody Tells You

DJI Osmo Mobile 6 vs Zhiyun Smooth 5S, simply put, which one you should and shouldn't buy. Watch before you buy.

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▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro and montage
0:32 - Up and Down Test
3:01 - Set up and balancing
3:35 - Built-in light
4:00 - Mobility and portability
4:26 - Using a monopod
5:27 - Timelapses?
6:31 - Vertical vs horizontal
7:11 - Filming in low mode.
8:34 - Selfie stick
9:36 - Vlogging the right way
11:03 - Who are they for?

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[MagicalMonkeyMan]

This is EXACTLY the video I needed to help me decide what to buy for my first gimbal! I love how you explored every detail and demonstrated them. Thank you!!!

[ChainsawzTheInsane]

Just discovered your channel thanks to searching exactly for the title of this video. It is crazy how you have covered so many of the real-life use cases that absolutely nobody talks about! Thanks to you sir, I am much closer to making the decision which one to get :)

Cheers, and keep up the great work!

[froggyking]

you literally give more detail and a better 'actual-use-case' scenario with how both operate

I wish i watched this before i wasted my 20 mins of my life watching hypebeast reviewers say "yeah; they're basically both the same, can't go wrong with either"

[dameanvil]

0:00 📹 Two gimbals compared: DJOM6 vs. Zhiyun Smooth 5s.
0:33 🔄 Limited tilting range: DJOM6 struggles with up-down shots, while Smooth 5S excels.
3:02 🛠 OM6's setup is quick but lacks refinement; Smooth 5S offers better payload capacity.
3:35 💡 OM6 requires additional purchase for LED lights; Smooth 5S has built-in lights.
4:01 🧳 OM6 is more portable, while Smooth 5S offers better mobility.
4:26 🎥 OM6's monopod use is cumbersome; Smooth 5S offers easier maneuverability.
5:28 🕒 Similar time-lapse functionality in both gimbals.
6:32 📱 Both gimbals support vertical and horizontal filming, but Smooth 5S offers better movement.
7:12 ⬇ Different approaches to low-angle filming: OM6 flips upside down, Smooth 5S offers smoother movement.
8:35 🤳 OM6's selfie stick feature is limited by tilting range; Smooth 5S provides better vlogging experience.
11:03 👤 OM6 suits vertical content creators; Smooth 5S offers superior gimbal functionality overall.

[chuan-kangshih]

Thank you for demonstrating the two gimbals in real use cases. Very helpful, very convincing.

[etiketbazaar]

I wish I had seen this video a month ago. As a former photographer, I've watched countless gimball shooting techniques videos. And yet I was missing the shots. I was incredibly nervous. I thought I was the problem because my first Gimball DJI 6. I was feeling inadequate and still continued watching the tutorial videos. After seeing your video, I realized that the real problem is DJI6. Thank you very much. I wish I had seen you before.

[GreenthumbsGarden]

very nice video mate! Found it very informative and told me everything I needed to know, love the accent too!! Just ordered the Zhiyun. The tilting limit on the OM6 was a huge deal breaker.

[emre.mir.x]

it is always good to watch a honest and practical and smart comparison videos from pros. thanx.

[emreyolcu]

It is very nice that you put Turkish subtitles, first of all thank you for this because unfortunately there is no content in my country to compare these two gimballs, then you really helped me get an idea, I had used om4 before and I was frustrated, I wanted to try zs5 but I was not sure, but now I am sure that om is not a gimball, thank you again

[DonRoberts]

Let's talk about the differences in positioning between the two stabilizers. The Smooth 5S is designed for those who need to shoot smartphone films and are more professional. That's why it offers a larger tilt range and longer battery life. However, this comes at the cost of increased volume, weight, and the need for more complex leveling adjustments. On the other hand, the OM6 focuses on being portable, lightweight, and user-friendly, making it suitable for a wider audience and offering a variety of shooting scenarios. Personally, I went for the OM6, and it's more than enough for my everyday filming needs.

[Grizzleburrr]

really well done video, loved the in depth review of both devices and editing style. just bought the Zhuyin smooth 5s a day before watching this video after doing my own research and glad to see all my notes lined up with what you said, going on a trip to japan for 3 weeks and planning on doing alot of scenic photos and footage and wanted a gimbal that could handle the extra weight of my freewell lenses on my s23ultra and that would be able to do all sorts of movements freely and easily. definitely earned a subscription from me brother!

[dashstudiosHQ]

I went to the store to get the dji osmo 6 then I caught this video at the last minute …you saved me a whole lot of headache …I got the Smooth 5 instead …thanks a lot

[Dayswithryan]

I own both, I go around with my OM 6 if I’m filming very basic stuff and just need smooth video.
I then have my Smooth 5S for B roll & more complex shots along with my DJI mic’s and filters attached.

If you want a gimbal that does it all then the smooth 5S is the one to go for in my personal honest opinion. Just make sure you have taken that extra minute to balance the phone correctly.

[derreckbasdeo]

Love this video... Extremely helpful 👍🏻... Btw... Tell me someone else saw something in the water at 9:30... Wth was that??

[lukapeklaj]

Best comparison video of this 2 gimbals i saw and i watched a lot of them. I saw it a day after i bought S5 so i was relifed with my decision. Thanks

[fedorku]

Thank you for the video. You actually the only source so far who answered all of my questions with enough certainty, and added some valid points on top. Great work!

[MusicTherapyLaz]

I bought the OM6 a year ago for a convention to shoot video and live vlog style interviews with the use of the Dji Bluetooth mic 2... but didn't buy the mic setup, partly because I wanted to test out the functionality of the gimble before investing another several hundred dollars... and boy am I glad I did! On top of the issues you've pointed out here, that other "reviews" clearly avoided (hmmm... wonder why?)... there are other issues with having to use the Mimo app to operate the device. Seems to me, most modern phones could do a lot with stability and other "cinematic" features as they become even more sophisticated over time, so why get a gImble... takes up more space, heavy, need bextra battery packs, etc? As for the flipping and flopping of the Ozmo, couldn't they offer a hardware update that gives you an option as to how the device will either stay in the correct position and not "flop" or spin around unless that's the desired effect... seems like it would be a simple enough fix? I'm unfortunately stuck with this device now, but ease of use is definitely not a strong point. Honestly strugging, like you demonstrate here very clearly... not great for cinematic "horizontal" shot videos... and then there's the camera lens choice issues... ugh. That convention is right since the corner... I'm thinking good old selfie stick with some cheap Bluetooth lav mics will dry, just fine! 🤷🤦

[MatiasBaldanza]

Best review. Just what I needed to know. Thanks!

[VASILASIS]

Not so many people pay attention to this :-) Great job, well done!!

[orangejjay]

Was about to pull the trigger on the DJI as i needed a gimbal for the vertical movement ... glad i saw this video. Zhiyun it is! 🎉