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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
X5 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
X5
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.4 MP)
- AX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 599 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
X5 is 89mm narrower and 35mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 33mm taller.
X5 is 399 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 38mm X5 · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X5
46 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 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
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X5: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 20.4 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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.
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
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 wildlife, X5 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X5 and OM-1 II?
X5 is 72 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X5 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the X5 and OM-1 II?
X5 weighs 200 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the X5 is 399 g lighter.
Do the X5 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X5 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
X5: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X5 launched at $550 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The X5 is $1,849 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 OM System press materials.