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
Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
X5 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BCOOLPIX P1000 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 0)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 1415 g)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16 MP)
- AX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
X5 is 100mm narrower and 143mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000 but it is also 6mm taller.
X5 is 1215 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 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
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 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
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
Weight
200 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
AF points / zones
493 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Eye AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
COOLPIX P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X5 or COOLPIX P1000?
COOLPIX P1000 scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P1000?
X5 is 72 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and COOLPIX P1000?
X5 weighs 200 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the X5 is 1215 g lighter.
Do the X5 and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the X5 and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
X5: Yes. COOLPIX P1000: No.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The X5 is $449 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 Nikon press materials.