OSMO POCKET 3 vs GOPRO HERO 12 || Which One's Better?

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0:00 Intro
1:34 Overview
4:51 Usability
9:45 Image Quality
12:38 Stabilization
14:20 Low Light
16:21 Modes
18:38 Temperatures & Battery
21:54 User Experience
23:00 Focus Systems
24:20 Vlog & Audio
25:17 Photography
25:57 Conclusion
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#osmopocket3 #goprohero12 #review

[@thefilmalliance]

Which camera do you like better and why?

[@babyboy1971]

Seriously. I have the GoPro hero 12 and it’s my first GoPro. I love it! I’m saving up for a pocket 3. They are like comparing apples and oranges. Or better yet a vintage pocket watch and a G-Shock. Both great but not the same tool.

[@belleanna09]

I love GoPros and especially the waterproof aspect, but for my needs I’m gonna to have to pick the Osmo Pocket 3!

[@RockWh33ls]

I’ll get both! Gopro when filming my motorcycle ride and Osmo Pocket when I am there!

[@chaadaev88]

I have the Pocket 3, perpetually use it for my insta vloging. I thoroughly enjoy its compact dimensions and resourcefulness. Additionally use the official LUT for "post production".

[@babyboy1971]

@@chaadaev88 newbie question, how do you apply a LUT? In a program like premiere or FCP?

[@Rollerlife]

This channel willl and should be one of those millions subscribers channel. The production value and info it's above and beyond.

[@ReviewsWithRich]

Thank you so much for this! I was deciding over the two for my KZbin videos (vlogs and product reviews)

[@BigAppleEmperor]

That was the most complete and detail camera test I have ever experienced out of the 50,000 I have seen on youtube, I will now subscribe to your channel.

[@user-gb3ju9pn2i]

I have those two camara, totally agree your opinion. I really like your video, thank you for spending time on very detailed test!

[@RockWh33ls]

Excellent video! Beautiful lighting and editing. But overall you are one of the rare content creator that do es not “sell brands”. Will follow you from now on. 👌

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I already have the OP3, and I love it. If I were filming in inclement weather, I'd still use an umbrella to protect the OP3, or even if I was using a weather sealed camera. No need to push my luck, if I can avoid it. For me, because of the tracking feature alone, I'd still lean towards the OP3.

[@thefilmalliance]

This Is a great point as usual coming from you. Yes an umbrella is a great idea for the Osmo Pocket 3 in inclement weather. But maybe not pouring haha

[@user-fk5tj4pf5v]

@@thefilmalliance, I just don’t see the point in filming in bad weather!

[@adrienb7223]

As a portable and discret camera,what do you think of the new lumix s9 for the still pictures as a complement of my op3 for the video? Panasonic seems to have the best stab if I want to use it for small videos like landscape pans. My canon G7x is getting old and I hate the smartphones pictures with unnatural sharpen (and flashy colors for the samsung). The op3 has a ridiculous definiton for the stills.

[@thefilmalliance]

That would be an insane setup. I have to get my hands on the S9. It looks like such a nice camera. Thanks for the input

[@Im-user]

Than you for this video! I really enjoy. Look it 3 time )))

[@storybabble]

Great video as usual Joe. Longtime fan. I remember when you only had a Sony ZV-1 and marveling at all the great footage you got out of that little camera. Keep it up.

[@thefilmalliance]

Dang, thats memories. Thanks for being with me for so long. Those ZV-1 days were some good times

[@babyboy1971]

@@thefilmalliance the ZV1 is amazing. I love mine! Great camera. I’m gonna have to dig into your channel.

[@Imadskhairi]

you are the best! i love all your work... thank you

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks I really appreciate that. What camera did you end up liking more?

[@DivineData33]

THANK YOU 🙌

[@markshirley01]

I have a falcam cage it says it has a f38 on the bottom and f38 on the side, but I can't get the side one work/slot in. Its seens wrong that it says f38 but I just can't get it to work on the side.

[@thefilmalliance]

Hm, I’m not sure about that. Anyone else here know?

[@willusionist]

GoPro 12 is living in 2012. Video quality was noticeably different. Unless I’m out in the elements or doing action sports it’s a no brainer.

[@thefilmalliance]

True, which comparison did you see a big difference right away? Thanks in advance.

[@jesusarizaro]

INSANEEE THESE VIDEOS! FA is the best.

[@Bakht_lifts]

Hey i watch your videos about zve10 I’m planning to buy zve10 and I’m shoot my workouts videos indoors with tripod so can you please guide me which lens should i buy or should i shoot with kit lens ❤

[@DarioSinger]

With tripod indoor no need for stabilization, pound per pound the Sigma lenses are the best. I have the 16mm F1.4 30mm F1.4 and 56mm F1.4 i ise more the 30mm with the 56mm u need to stay a bit away from the subject but gosh the image that comes out of this lens is unbelievable. Now the have also the 23 mm F1.4 which I think for indoor could be the best. Otherwise, but i don't have it, if you don't like to continously change lens the Sigma 16-50 mm F2.8 will do a great job.

[@NYGIANTSFAN1934]

I just found your channel and already blown away by your content, instant sub.

[@yeeisme]

Hi Joe, just got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and looking forward to getting some free time to take your courses. Also I think you mean the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is more inconspicuous... conspicuous means it is easily seen or noticed... as in, your videos are conspicuously great!

[@thefilmalliance]

Wow thank you for that clarification. I knew that. How did I get that one wrong? Thanks for looking out so it doesn’t continue to happen. I’m excited for you to take my course. Let me know what you think and congrats on purchasing the Osmo Pocket 3

[@JoeSzilagy]

@@thefilmalliance I saw a video somewhere on KZbin, where you could make the Pocket 3 even more inconspicuous by holding it horizontally in the palm of your hand (also having clicked twice to make the camera points straight ahead, as well), and that way people don't notice, seemingly as if you are looking at your phone or something!

[@FirdausIzam]

I was really looking for you to touch on water & dust resistance for Osmo 3. I love the features offered on Osmo 3. I’m just unsure if it can handle my sweat or rain or the combination if I bring it for hiking.

[@thefilmalliance]

I'd say if you're out and sweating bring a towel to dry off your hands or go with the Gopro Hero 12. The Osmo Pocket 3 shouldn't get any water in or around it.

[@FirdausIzam]

@@thefilmalliance thank you. That clear things up. 🙌🏼

[@user-fk5tj4pf5v]

We are waiting for a waterproof box for Osmo Pocket3. It was on previous models. You can even use it on water

[@JoeSzilagy]

Should be interesting to see what Go Pro and Insta360 come up with next, after DJI set the bar so high! Could be some amazing products, since they will have to compete! In the meantime, I have the Pocket 3 and an older Go Pro 10, as well as an Insta360 X3. Definitely like the Pocket 3 the best, though I like the Go Pro, as it seems so durable and compact, and the Insta360 X3 which I use once in a while for those overhead clips. Originally, I was going to lug my Sony a7C full-frame to England sometime (atop a Webill S gimbal), but having since bought the Pocket 3, I'll use that, and maybe just the a7C (without gimbal!) for some shots. Except for the beautiful bokeh (from the a7C and 35 mm lens), the Pocket 3 footage generally looks just about as good, and has some bokeh! Amazing, especially in low-light, though the low-light footage seems to look better when 'not' in the 'low-light' setting, somehow!

[@flamespirit1]

Very interesting video. Can you tell us what camera did you use for recording yourself in this video?

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks, A7siii. What camera did you end up liking more? The Osmo Pocket 3 or the Gopro?

[@flamespirit1]

​@@thefilmalliance Thank you for the fast reply. From the information in your video, I like the Osmo Pocket 3 more. It charges much faster than the GoPro Hero 12 and it does not overheat and shut down like the GoPro does. The last thing that somebody want is for their camera to shut down. I watched many youtube videos where youtubers are having problems with their GoPro either it runs out of battery or overheats and shuts down.

[@adrienb7223]

Ok for the pocket 3 but why not the insta360 ace pro which has this very useful rotating screen instead of the gopro...

[@thefilmalliance]

Yes, I’ll have to get my hands on the ace pro.

[@tzitzos77]

Nice video Joe as always. Had the gopro 12. Same as 11 that i also had in the past. I don't think that it can be comparable with the op3. Different category for different use. For an auction cam now i have the auction 4 that it destroys the gopro 12 in almost every situation. Have also the op3 but like i said it's a different product , but if i have to choose between this 2? of course the op3 and for an auction also dji. Gopro unfortunately from the gopro11 and then has stay behind in comparison with the competition ( dji and insta ) . Have to make a really good product with the GoPro 13 to came again to play and maybe take the lead like it had it for many years in the past.

[@thefilmalliance]

This was an informative comment. Thank you for that explanation. Ok so looks like I have to get my hands on the Action 4. Thanks again

[@tzitzos77]

@@thefilmalliance I'am fun of your work joe. i really enjoy watching your video. i don't write often and i'm not a professional like you, i use my cams only for personal use , trips etc with my family (enjoying make videos) , but i watch you almost 2 years now starting when i was searching infos about the zv-e10 ( that i had until before summer 2023 and replace it with the zv-e1 ) . That days 2022 you were very very useful your and another youtuber (mark bennetts......) Now i have the zv-e1 ( that i don't use it kind offen from the moment i got the op3 ) , the op3 and the auction 4. So get a auction 4 and you will see that is much much better that the gopro 12. I had the 11 and the 12 with gopro labs firmware that you get a wide gamut log profile and if you like post editing and grading stuff you can have good results but the auction 4 is way better and less efort with there dlog profile. Better stab , better low light performance , no overheating , much more practical with external stuff like microphones , and now that it cost less than 300€ i think is the best auction camera. I also 2 weeks ago try the new insta ace pro but send it back to amazon. i didn't like it . Thx again m8. Cheers from italy

[@ZoeBowthorpe-cp3lm]

Enjoyed your video. I’m thinking I agree with your last point and would benefit from having both of them.😂

[@BAD_EYEBOY45]

Wow this is Amazaing❤❤❤

[@hoatran0415]

thank you for your video

[@thefilmalliance]

Thank you, I am glad you are getting value from my videos. Which camera did you end up going with?

[@alexanderfischer84]

Nice reviews! But here you should compare DJI osmo action 3 vs. GoPro

[@thefilmalliance]

Will do soon -Good to know. Have you shot with either camera?

[@alexanderfischer84]

@@thefilmalliance I do pictures for living, using Sony Canon DJI and Insta360 gears 😍😍😍 GoPro f*** me up years ago and especially Osmo action 3 & 4, Pocket 3 and insta x3 are best price performance 😍😍😍

[@rafter00]

Can you please compare the osmo pocket 3 to 1in sensor smartphones like vivo x100 pro, xiaomi 14 ultra and oppo find x7 ultra? Cheers!

[@thefilmalliance]

That would be an excellent comparison. Which one do you own?

[@rafter00]

@@thefilmalliance Just ordered the x100 pro. I am looking forward in that video. Keep it up, your channel is very informative!

[@RuskinBinod]

​@@thefilmalliance yeah, that's a new battle. Interesting to see how a dedicated camera perform against a PHONE CAMETA

[@thefilmalliance]

@@rafter00 Nice, that seems like an amazing phone. OK will do

[@thefilmalliance]

@@RuskinBinod what about an iPhone 15 Pro?

[@belleanna09]

Oh cool! The osmo pocket 3 vrs the GoPro Hero 12! I want them both!!!!! 😱😂😵‍💫

[@thefilmalliance]

The Osmo Pocket 3 is amazing but the GoPro hero 12 is water proof. Hard decision for sure

[@anonymos59]

Have you made a video about the GoPro accessories??

[@thefilmalliance]

No should I?

[@anonymos59]

@@thefilmalliance LoL Well, there are so many, I’d like to see them all !

[@alsaulso1332]

awesome!!! Welp OSMO IT IS!

[@werqiy]

Hmm mist filter in studio isn't good choice i think. Like a bad focused vid.

[@thefilmalliance]

Noted, I appreciate the feedback

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Are you college professor? Fantastic video mate

[@yeeisme]

There is a correction to the Screen Off on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Go to Settings > Scrn Off When Rec > you can set the display to turn off at 3s to 10 min and Never.

[@thefilmalliance]

Was this in a firmware update?

[@yeeisme]

@@thefilmalliance yes, there was a firmware update that was released about a week ago and it fixed a bunch of things and I guess the display off feature was packaged in there. I didn't notice since I just did all my firmware updates right after I unboxed it so I didn't know it was missing.

[@thefilmalliance]

@@yeeisme Oh wow, thats awesome info. Thank you and congrats. You are going to love the Osmo Pocket 3. Thanks for looking out bye the way. I appreciate it

[@yeeisme]

@@thefilmalliance I really enjoy your channel and you've helped me a lot on my journey to learning how to shoot video. Happy to return the favour anyway I can.

[@AlbertStewart]

@@yeeisme That feature has been on the Pocket 3 since launch lol. The latest firmware only added the "Never" option but 3 seconds - 10 minutes have always been there.

[@4WheelingSA]

It is a difficult decision, price wise the Gopro wins, but I already have Gopro 8’s. So it wont be a new tool for me, whereas the pocket 3 can add something else, but at a higher price…

[@JFroggy0801]

I have been waiting for this video. But I already bought both cameras smh 😆

[@thefilmalliance]

Sorry It took so long Jeff. Yes I had a lot of requests for this video. Happy to finally get it released. Having owned both, which do you like better?

[@JFroggy0801]

I actually like the Gopro better. Only because I usually in flat color in good lighting. This allows me to be more creative in post. I agree with you that pocket 3 is amazing in low lighting situations. I like both cameras. It is easier to carry than my Sony ZV-E10 with all my gear for spontaneous shooting.

[@homerfrasier]

Where are the files as mentioned

[@thefilmalliance]

Hey there, it’s in the description. 3rd item down

[@TheExperimentum]

The Osmo Pocket 3 seemed so good, until I heard you can't change the battery.

[@joseprada7728]

I’m team Osmo Pocket 3 but the water proof nature of the GoPro Hero 12 is tempting.

[@thefilmalliance]

I hear ya

[@Pinkymangar597]

​@@thefilmalliance how about DJI action 4

[@thefilmalliance]

@@Pinkymangar597 Got to get my hands on that one

[@user-fk5tj4pf5v]

We are waiting for a waterproof box for Osmo Pocket3. It was on previous models. You can even use it on water

[@raywu6787]

At 2:49, Camera A shows horrible unnatural blue sky which confirmed that it is OP3.

[@thefilmalliance]

Well it could be the WB sensor. It was in auto for that shot

[@raywu6787]

@@thefilmalliance DJI finetuned the AWB of OP3 so that people skin tone look whiter :)

[@noahlapuz3853]

My conclusion is for indoors get the dji and for outdors get the gopro.

[@thefilmalliance]

Great point and I concur

[@babyboy1971]

In good light the GoPro is incredible.

[@thefilmalliance]

I agree with you. I loved seeing its performance especially, on my big editing monitor

[@raywu6787]

Camera A is OP3 since its color tone of natural is too blue diferent from reality world. For true color image, I would choose Camera B.

[@thefilmalliance]

Which camera did you end up liking better by the end? Still the GoPro Hero 12 or the Osmo Pocket 3?

[@raywu6787]

@@thefilmalliance I dislike and hate the Deformation from GoPro and would never buy one.

[@El-ahrairah-lc3tg]

Two seconds into the video, even though it’s comparing apples to oranges dji is superior to GoPro. I am frustrated with all the problems with GoPro

[@thefilmalliance]

Thanks. What problems did the Gopro come with?

[@rawbsworld6604]

Still go with GoPro or action 4 despite your claim on battery life can’t charge pocket 3+ miles in woods 🤷‍♂️ which tree do you plug into? Despite any perceived beneficial options sealed battery is a no go, zero review how long battery will last and or how long to have it replaced when that time comes or how much $ battery + service + shipping 🤦‍♂️ useless imho if you have to be weather conscious, rain sprinkle or torrential snow falling fluff or horizontal sleet … is all part of the experience 👍

[@thefilmalliance]

All valid points. The weather sealing is the big difference for me

[@bzdishekzapadlovsky]

Dislike for comparing what shouldn't have been compared. These are cameras for different purposes. Osmo Poker 3 is for traveling, and DVR12 is for extreme sports.

[@thefilmalliance]

Aw cmon, complete beginners would find value in this. At one point in my journey, I would have searched for this. A lot of people don’t know what the differences between these two cameras. I did my best to lay out how they are different and specifically talked about the action camera versus the camera gimbal stabilizer. I don’t think this video is for someone like you, who has more experience and knows what the difference is right off the top. It’s more for beginners. Do you know what I mean?

[@bzdishekzapadlovsky]

​@@thefilmalliance, As a training material, what to pay attention to when choosing, maybe. But this is hype. I was also a newbie, and was taken in by GoPro. I endured it for a month and sold it. I saw what happens to the image when restoring geometric distortions during editing, how the image is stretched. If the direction of 12, 3, 6, 9 hours still retains 4K, then at 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 there is not even 2k left. After this, I do not perceive such cameras as worthy of attention at all

[@thefilmalliance]

Aha, so you’re bitter about the GoPro. I understand your frustration. A lot of people love it for what they use it for. What were you using it for?

[@bzdishekzapadlovsky]

@@thefilmalliance, I use cameras to capture travel memories. At that time I had GoPro 7, and I still had a couple of videos from it on the channel. I was very unhappy with her. Now I’m looking at reviews of all action cameras, and they still have no chance of win to the DJI Pocket, and I’ve had all three cameras in the Pocket series for all these 5 years. I even filmed it underwater with a special “waterproof case” And I’m waiting for DJI to make one for 3. Although third-party manufacturers have already made several. And by the way, on my channel I have a video from a camera in HDR, but you don’t))))))

[@thefilmalliance]

So you’re pretty experienced. Don’t worry, the right camera will eventually land in your hands. I’m sure of it

[@Jaypher]

Two different cameras for different purposes. Not really a valid comparison.

[@thefilmalliance]

Maybe not for you, but I've gotten this as a video request since both came out

[@Jaypher]

@@thefilmalliance I can understand why consumers would want to know what to buy but they're just completely different cameras so its hard to compare.

[@MrPacoArespacochaga]

I agree.

[@thefilmalliance]

@@Jaypher True it is hard to compare. I let them know how different they are. I hope that translates

[@dreamthread]

Its a completely valid comparison.