DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro VS GoPro Hero 13 | Comparison | WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

Should you buy the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro or the GoPro HERO 13? Both are awesome, but one will be a better choice for YOU! I'll show you the differences side-by-side.

This comparison review video shows you the key differences between two of the best action cameras in 2024.

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00:00 Introduction
00:42 What to Look For
01:12 Dynamic Range
01:45 Tone (Color Temperature)
02:29 Features (Resolution, Image Quality, Aspect Ratio)
03:18 Slow Motion
03:52 Stabilization and Horizon Balancing
05:24 Low Light Comparison
06:23 Underwater Footage
06:55 Colors (10-Bit) and HDR
07:11 Modes
08:07 Audio
09:08 How It Works (Battery Life, Overheating)
10:17 Accessories
11:19 Pressure Gauge/GPS
11:54 Mobile Apps
12:12 Price
12:28 My Thoughts

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[adityanayak]

I like the colors of GoPro Hero 13 but the DJI Action 5 pro is better in low light

[MihaiP]

I decided for Action5 for low light and also for connection with two DJI Mic2. I use it most for vlogging. And also for longer battery time and fast charging. Have wonderful day.

[mtbohana]

Crazy how none of these Action 5 Pro reviews mention how DJI lowered the bit rate on this camera. The Action 4 had a max bit rate of 130 mbit/s. The Action 5 now has a max bit rate of

60 mbit/s in 4k 30
80 mbit/s in 4k 60
100 mbit/s in 4k 120

GoPro does 200 mbit/s when using GoPro Labs.

As everyone knows, when it comes to video, bit rate is king. So this is a huge step down for the Action 5.

This lower bit rate is leading to heavy compression artifacting in any video with movement. Also, if you want to reframe or zoom in, the video artifacting/muddiness gets even worse.

DJI released a statement saying they did this to save battery and to help with overheating. They really dropped the ball on this one.

[JohnVHRC]

GoPro definitely looks better to me, bummer, I wanted to switch it up

[BrentTimm]

I refunded my Action Pro 5 order after seeing this video. I was so excited to see what DJI could do, but the GoPro color just looks so much better! Perhaps they would look similar if the DJI settings were changed in the software or in post, but it's such a big difference.

[adriankazek]

Damn man! Thanks! I just wanted to send my GP 13 back today because of the new DJI! Now I don't want to anymore! The DJI footage is sharper but I like the colors better on the go pro!

[MtnXfreeride]

Huh.. I expected the Action5 to look better but almost all the samples the GoPro had better color and range IMO except low light. Throw in that the GoPro has better addons like the close focus lens, and new magnetic charging clip (stuff that is handy for kayak fishing) I guess I will stick with the GoPro. I think the best mix is the Hero13 for action and the Pocket 3 for all around and low light.

[Seanvandeusen]

GoPro hero 13 looks great out of the box. Reminds me of my iPhone camera vs my Samsung S24 ultra. No tinkering needed… just looks good!

However… a BIG however… dynamic range is important. And the Action 5 pro blows the Hero 13 out of the water.

With that said… you can dial in identical colors as the Hero 13 when shooting 10bit. And you’re left a clip that is unbelievably better in every aspect.

For example:
The Hero 13 (even with its highlights clipping) looks great. You can throw a video with a bunch of clips from it and impress your friends and or clients.

If you’re like me and you use the latest DJI drone, a Blackmagic pocket full frame, Fuji XH2S paired with the Blackmagic assist and shooting braw files… the Hero 13 stands out… and not in a good way. It’s like watching an and everything looks professional and then it switches over to a VHS camcorder. Especially if you’re doing some deep grading. While the tones look great on the Hero 13, there’s hardly any wiggle room for post before the image falls apart. And because the dynamic range isn’t that great… those highlights clipping are the first thing you’ll notice.

However.. the Action 5 clips blend in so well that I often forget some clips are shot on that vs something I shot on one of my cinema cameras with a wide lens.

If you mostly action stuff, skateboard, surf, bike and just need something to put a video together… you won’t go wrong with the Hero 13. If you owned older models and you have all the accessories… trust me you won’t have remorse buying the 13!

But if you’re here because you want a crash cam, a small camera for tight spots, something to do inside shots with to pair with professional cameras for short films, weddings and commercials. Trust me! No matter how big of a fan boy you are of the Hero 13… get the action cam or you will pull your hair out trying to get the footage to match and when you finally do you’ll be left with blown out highlights and a very muddy shot. Trust me on this!

The hero 13 is amazing (out of the box) you can’t push it in post. But 90% won’t want or need to. But many of you will buy this and begging us in color correction forums, Reddit and discord how to grade hero 13 footage. You can’t lol.

[lavapix]

If you want to give the DJI more pop without shooting 10-bit log, use a polarizer filter. I use one on my GP8.

[szeinner]

I stopped buying GoPro years ago as I lost so much footage due to freezing up. (And yes I was using the correct SD card). Have never had that issue with DJI. When you think about it, GoPro only has 1 type of product to focus on, so they should be head and shoulders above DJI but just can’t seem to do that. I’ll stick with my DJI products for now. Thanks for the great comparison review.

[RGMGFitness]

Thanks for the info.! Picked up the GoPro13 the other week. Personally, I like the color on the GoPro 13 (my preference). The subject tracking on the new ACTION 5 PRO is pretty cool (nice little feature). Clearly, the DJI Action 5 Pro is better in low light (same as Action 4)...surprised GoPro didn't improve on this as seems a lot of folks really like the better lower light of the DJI Action camera's. Great location to shoot by the way...can't wait to get back there myself. Personally, I think both these action cameras are amazing for shooting underwater in that crystal clear water like you've shown in this video. Enjoy the rest of your day!

[letsrugem]

A5P provide more detail and natural. A5P is my choice. Period

[doomcrazy]

You guys are missing something super important. GoPro colors “look better” because it’s a more saturated warmer image. But if we’re talking about accuracy? Dji looks way closer to real life

[photosbyjames_]

awesome video and comparison! not sure if i missed it, but weight comparison is would be good to include as there is a huge FPV niche for people to use on their quads

[Animation-myug]

They are excellent cameras but in my opinion the dynamic range of the GoPro is better, as well as the sound

[aryaprincess]

GoPro looks better because it has boosted colors and it is more warm tone than neutral that the DJI is. Look at 1:25, the sky in GoPro is white in the right side, DJI can show the clouds.
DJI is more true to life colors and you can easily get the look of GoPro if you wanted if you turned the footage more warm tone.


The thing that DJI messed is that even though they have bigger resolution, they do not have 5k, 5.3k or even 6k that they could. And also the 360 horizon lock is on 2, 7k only which sucks.

[jirex]

Wow amazing footage quality gopro 13👏👏👏

[anthonyhershko]

Amazing video!!
Is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro better than Insta360 Ace Pro?

[mayurpradhan]

I have a Dji action 4 and I was about to upgrade to action 5pro but after looking at this video I think other then battery life and little added features it’s almost the same .Thanks for this amazing in depth comparison 🙌🙌

[EvanReinheimer]

Great comparison. Not an easy choice here.