DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
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
X5 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 40 MP)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 135 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 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 Action 5 Pro is 80mm shorter and 5mm thinner than X5 but it is also 25mm wider.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 54 g lighter than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 mm
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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 Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
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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 Action 5 Pro
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock, RockSteady 3.0
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Action 5 Pro supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Codecs
Adds H.264
Resolution
72 MP vs 40 MP — 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 Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
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 Action 5 Pro or X5?
Osmo Action 5 Pro scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — Weather sealed for field conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and X5?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and X5?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and X5?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 54 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and X5 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and X5 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. X5: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and X5 for about 135 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and X5 at $550. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $201 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.