Between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black, the Osmo Pocket 3 comes out ahead in stabilization, while the HERO12 Black wins on max video and waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 95 and the HERO12 Black scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Osmo Pocket 3 if you care most about stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are stabilization.
Pick the HERO12 Black if you care most about max video and waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max video, waterproof depth.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, horizon lock, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 wins
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Why GoPro - HERO12 Black wins
- ▲Max video: 5.3K (vs 4K120).
- ▲Waterproof depth: 10 m vs 0 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.3Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 120 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-classlead | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 179 g | 154 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |
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