DJI
Osmo 360
Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jul 2025
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 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 30.72 MP)
- AOsmo 360 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- AOsmo 360 has higher 4K max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)
- BX5 has higher Waterproof depth (15 m vs 10 m)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183.2 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Osmo 360 is 10mm narrower and 44mm shorter than X5 but it is also 23mm thicker.
Osmo 360 is 17 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo 360
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
36 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo 360
11.5 × 8.6 mm · Compact
99 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
Osmo 360
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo 360 supports it
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 30.72 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
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 1950 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
Osmo 360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓120MP panoramic photos
- ✓IP68 and 10m waterproof
- ✓128GB built-in storage
Cons
- –Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
- –JPEG photos only
- –360 workflow adds editing steps
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo 360 or X5?
Osmo 360 scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and X5?
Osmo 360 is 30.72 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 and X5?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and X5?
Osmo 360 weighs 183.2 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Osmo 360 is 17 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and X5 record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 4K up to 100p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 and X5 weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo 360 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 launched at $549 and X5 at $550. The Osmo 360 is $1 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.