Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
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
Osmo 360 II is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wins
Osmo 360 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BOsmo 360 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 × 46 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Osmo 360 II but it is also 75mm wider.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 157 g heavier than Osmo 360 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II · 61mm Osmo 360 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo 360 II
36 × 61 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
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
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.9, 60.9, 46
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
120 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
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)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot G5 X Mark II or Osmo 360 II?
Osmo 360 II scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot G5 X Mark II — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo 360 II?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP and Osmo 360 II is 120 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo 360 II have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G5 X Mark II or the Osmo 360 II?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo 360 II?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 340 g and Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 157 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo 360 II record 4K video?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Osmo 360 II weather sealed?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No. Osmo 360 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and 520 shots for the Osmo 360 II, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II launched at $899 and Osmo 360 II at $599. The Osmo 360 II is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.