DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
Osmo 360 II is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
X5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 72 MP)
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
- BX5 has higher Battery runtime (135 min vs 100 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 10mm narrower and 44mm shorter than X5 but it is also 23mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 17 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 72 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Waterproof depth
15 m vs 10 m — higher is better
Battery runtime
135 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Battery capacity
2400 mAh vs 2150 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo 360 II or X5?
Osmo 360 II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and X5?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and X5?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and X5?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 17 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and X5 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and X5 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 II is rated for about 100 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the X5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $49 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.