Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Ace Pro 2 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
Ace Pro 2
Wins
Lumix S5 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 0)
- BLumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AAce Pro 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 740 g)
- AAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BLumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Ace Pro 2 is 62mm narrower, 50mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than Lumix S5 II.
Ace Pro 2 is 563 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm Ace Pro 2 · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Ace Pro 2
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
12.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Ace Pro 2
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF points / zones
779 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
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 portraits, Ace Pro 2 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Ace Pro 2 and Lumix S5 II?
Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic), while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Ace Pro 2 or the Lumix S5 II?
Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Ace Pro 2 and Lumix S5 II?
Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 563 g lighter.
Do the Ace Pro 2 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Ace Pro 2 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
Ace Pro 2: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Ace Pro 2 launched at $449 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Ace Pro 2 is $1,550 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Panasonic press materials.