GoPro
LIT HERO
Ultra-compact lifestyle camera with integrated front-facing LED light, 4K60 slo-mo, 12MP photos, magnetic latch + folding fingers mounting, and 5m waterproof body at 93g.
$270
Launch priceReleased Sep 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
LIT HERO is 5 months newer.
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Wins
LIT HERO
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 12 MP)
- ALIT HERO has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 580 g)
- ALIT HERO has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLIT HERO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
LIT HERO is 34mm shorter than X5 but it is also 88mm wider and 34mm thicker.
LIT HERO is 380 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm LIT HERO · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
LIT HERO
134 × 91 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.
LIT HERO
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
LIT HERO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 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
LIT HERO
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only LIT HERO supports it
Eye AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only LIT HERO supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only LIT HERO supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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.
LIT HERO
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-level LED + diffuser
- ✓4K60 2× slo-mo + 4K30 4:3 vertical crop
- ✓Magnetic latch + 1/4-20 + GoPro fingers
- ✓100+ min runtime at 4K60 (light off)
- ✓Compact 93g rugged design
Cons
- –Non-removable built-in battery
- –8-bit only, fixed Protune settings
- –HyperSmooth applied in Quik app only
- –No GP-Log or 10-bit recording
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, LIT HERO or X5?
LIT HERO scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the LIT HERO and X5?
LIT HERO is 12 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the LIT HERO and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
LIT HERO has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the LIT HERO and X5?
LIT HERO weighs 580 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 380 g lighter.
Do the LIT HERO and X5 record 4K video?
LIT HERO: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the LIT HERO and X5 weather sealed?
LIT HERO: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
LIT HERO launched at $270 and X5 at $550. The LIT HERO is $280 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Insta360 press materials.