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
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
X5 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
D-Lux 8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD-Lux 8 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 17 MP)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,000 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 397 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
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D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
X5 is 84mm narrower and 24mm thinner than D-Lux 8 but it is also 56mm taller.
X5 is 197 g lighter than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 62mm D-Lux 8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X5
46 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
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
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 17 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 397 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D-Lux 8 supports it
Codecs
Adds MP4
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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.
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
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X5 or D-Lux 8?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and D-Lux 8?
X5 is 72 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X5 and D-Lux 8?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and D-Lux 8?
X5 weighs 200 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the X5 is 197 g lighter.
Do the X5 and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X5 and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The X5 is $1,045 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Leica press materials.